Beginning with Neville Chamberlain’s announcement as Prime Minister that 'this country is at war with Germany', this disc includes eyewitness accounts of ordinary people caught up in the extraordinary times of the Second World War.
The people’s determination and spirit shine through: air-raid shelters were often turfed or had flowers planted on top and, although faced with daily destruction, the public never lost their sense of humour.
Also, among many other observations, is one correspondent’s incredibly moving description of London on fire: 'if it weren’t so appalling it would have been one of the most wonderful sights I’d ever seen...'
The people’s determination and spirit shine through: air-raid shelters were often turfed or had flowers planted on top and, although faced with daily destruction, the public never lost their sense of humour.
Also, among many other observations, is one correspondent’s incredibly moving description of London on fire: 'if it weren’t so appalling it would have been one of the most wonderful sights I’d ever seen...'
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Reader: Others Running Time: 1hrs Publisher: AudioGO Ltd Release Date: 11/14/10 D/L ISBN: 9781408468920 $5.97 $9.95
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