| Hampshire at War Through Time Contributor(s): Buckton, Henry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1445614049 ISBN-13: 9781445614045 Publisher: Amberley Publishing OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - History | Military - World War Ii - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) |
| Dewey: 942 |
| LCCN: 2013474090 |
| Series: Through Time |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.54" W x 9.27" (0.66 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - 1940's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the early hours of 6 June 1944 Allied troops landed on the coast of northern France. Located directly opposite the Normandy beaches, Hampshire would become the main springboard for Operation Overlord, the codename for the invasion of Europe. But in telling the story of Hampshire at War we go right back to the start of hostilities, on a geographical journey around many locations in the county that were somehow involved. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Hampshire has changed and developed since the war. Home of the Spitfire, Hampshire was one of our most active counties during the war. Here we explore the bombing of Portsmouth, Southampton as an embarkation area for D-Day, the naval provisions supplied by Gosport, the defences built to protect the country from invasion, the New Forest airfields, the role of Middle Wallop in the Battle of Britain, and much more. |
Contributor Bio(s): Buckton, Henry: - Henry Buckton is a social historian, and has published a large number of books on various historical subjects. His main area of expertise is the Second World War, particularly the Battle of Britain. Henry studied at the Somerset College of Arts and trained as a graphic designer, but in his working life serves in the Ministry of Defence Police and Guarding Agency (MDPGA). He lives in Meare, Somerset. |