Wales in World War 2 / Quintin Deakin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Deakin, Quintin, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945--Wales.

World War, 1939-1945.

Wales--History--20th century.

Wales.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (243 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Y Lolfa, [2023]

Summary:

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Wales during World War II, examining how the conflict uniquely impacted Welsh society. It discusses the social, political, and cultural challenges faced by Wales, distinct from the broader British wartime narrative. Utilizing local studies, archival resources, and oral histories, the text highlights the contributions of Welsh communities to the war effort, including industrial production and hosting military installations. The book also covers the demographic changes as evacuees and international forces arrived in Wales, influencing the local culture. Aimed at both general readers and academic audiences, it seeks to fill gaps in historical coverage by focusing on the entire Welsh experience rather than just South Wales. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Foreword

Introduction

Frontispiece

Part 1

The March of War

Chapter 1

The build-up

Chapter 2

The stage is set:

1939–40

Chapter 3

Invasion threatens: 1940

Chapter 4

A shock wave of

evacuation: 1940–41

Chapter 5

‘All hands to the wheel’: 1941

Chapter 6

Base camp for D-Day

and beyond: 1942–45

Part 2

Close Encounters

Community relations

Chapter 7

Lucky escapes:

the north

Chapter 8

Trying it out:

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Other Format:

Print version: Deakin, Quintin Wales in World War 2

ISBN:

9781800995369

OCLC:

1492983126