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South East Northumberland at War 1939 - 1945 (Paperback)
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South East Northumberland at War 1939 - 1945 (Paperback)
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In 1939, South-East Northumberland shared a proud tradition of
military service with it s wider region and this was reflected in
the huge numbers of men and women from the area who came forward
for service in the military or in roles such as the Home Guard, ARP
services or nursing. This part of Northumberland was a key
recruitment centre for the local county regiment, the Royal
Northumberland Fusiliers, with men from the area being heavily
involved in the fighting during the blitzkrieg of France and the
Low Countries, the miracle of Dunkirk, as well as many more
battles. Yet, to the dismay of many, an entire territorial
battalion was taken prisoner at Singapore. ?? The district was also
vital as both an industrial and farming centre with a nationally
significant mining industry, light and heavy industry and
shipbuilding nestling alongside large tracts of farming land. The
area s coastline was a key battleground throughout the war with the
Nazis making determined attacks on the vital shipping lanes which
ran up the coast from London to Scotland. The port town of Blyth
thus played a substantial role in maintaining the supply lines of
the British Isles and was also home to a large submarine base and
training centre. ?? Many communities in the area welcomed evacuees
from urban Tyneside whilst others were themselves evacuated. Others
saw the business opportunities created by the war and this book
highlights this and also includes accounts of the struggle that
many families faced in coping with rising wartime prices, longer
working hours and endless worry. Despite the hardships the people
of South-East Northumberland faced, morale was maintained and the
community continued to provide incredible charitable support right
up until the end of the war in addition to their normal efforts.
Others, unfortunately, saw the war as a chance to improve their
financial prospects and the book also uncovers several scandals and
subsequent trials which showed a sometimes darker side to the home
front.?? _South-East Northumberland at War 1939-1945_ poignantly
commemorates the efforts and achievements of Northumberland's
south-eastern communities: farmers, fighters, families divided, all
surviving astounding challenges.
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