Cornwall at War 1939-45

by Derek Tait

When the Second World War commenced on 1 September 1939, the people of Cornwall rallied together in a way that they hadn't done since the Great War of 1914-18. Young men in their thousands enlisted in the army while older men joined the country's home defense force, the Home Guard. Women took over the jobs of men and many helped charitable organizations and other worthy causes by joining the Women's Voluntary Service. The Land Army assisted with agricultural...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1473892244
• ISBN13: 9781473892248
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.6" x 9.2"