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Sunderland at War 1939-45

Craig Armstrong
4.9/5 (19214 ratings)
Description:This local history explores the wartime contributions and sacrifices of a strategically significant English port town during WWII.Located on the River Wear, Sunderland was a vital hub for shipbuilding and coal exportation. During the Second World War, these important attributes marked it as a prime target for the Luftwaffe. The town experienced numerous air raids, including one which caused devastating casualties and structural damage. The authorities struggled to provide adequate shelters and Air Raid Precautions services.Sunderland also had a proud tradition of military service. Many joined the local Army regiment, the famed Durham Light Infantry, which saw action in almost every theater of the war. Other brave Wearsiders joined the Merchant Navy, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force. Some served in Bomber Command, seeking vengeance for the brutal bombing of their home town.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Sunderland at War 1939-45. To get started finding Sunderland at War 1939-45, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages
184
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Pen & Sword Military
Release
2020
ISBN
1473891272

Sunderland at War 1939-45

Craig Armstrong
4.4/5 (1290744 ratings)
Description: This local history explores the wartime contributions and sacrifices of a strategically significant English port town during WWII.Located on the River Wear, Sunderland was a vital hub for shipbuilding and coal exportation. During the Second World War, these important attributes marked it as a prime target for the Luftwaffe. The town experienced numerous air raids, including one which caused devastating casualties and structural damage. The authorities struggled to provide adequate shelters and Air Raid Precautions services.Sunderland also had a proud tradition of military service. Many joined the local Army regiment, the famed Durham Light Infantry, which saw action in almost every theater of the war. Other brave Wearsiders joined the Merchant Navy, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force. Some served in Bomber Command, seeking vengeance for the brutal bombing of their home town.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Sunderland at War 1939-45. To get started finding Sunderland at War 1939-45, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Pages
184
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Pen & Sword Military
Release
2020
ISBN
1473891272

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