Darlington And Teesdale At War 1939-45 Craig Armstrong Pen Sword Military Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

During The Second World War Darlington Had A Number Of Industries That Were Important To Effort With Its Historic Links Railway Industry Town Possessed Several Engineering Firms As Well Companies Produced Iron And Steel Products Many These Switched Some Or All Their Production Over Wartime Demands Also An Extensive Rural Hinterland Farmers Teesdale Faced Barrage New Regulations Governing Vital Work Residents Area Served Members Armed Forces Losses Grievous: Men Killed While Serving Raf Was Particularly High Impact Spreading Throughout Community Despite Setbacks Very Efficient In Bring Air Raid Precautions Civil Defence Services Up Full Strength Britain Facing Invasion 1940 Older Along Those Younger Who Reserved Occupations Volunteered Serve Local Volunteers (Later Home Guard) One Man Still At Age 89 Thankfully Did Not See Heavy Bombing Other Communities North East England Suffered However There Large Accidents Caused By Blackout Resulting Fatalities Locals Deal Rationing Willing Pull Together Seeing Conditions Instead Opportunity Make Illegal Profits Σελίδες: 168 Διαστάσεις: 15 6X15 6Cm