Kent and Sussex 1940 Britain's Front Line |
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| Author:
| Hylton, Stuart |
| Series title: | Battlefield Britain Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-78383-640-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2004 |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Limited
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| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Military |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $9.99 |
Book Description:
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In June 1940, Britain's front line against the German armies was the coast of Kent and Sussex. Across the Channel, Hitler's forces gathered, preparing for invasion, as the Home Forces struggled desperately to recover from the disaster and miracle of Dunkirk. Occupation of these islands was nearer than for almost nine hundred years. Kent and Sussex 1940, tells the story of the communities that found themselves in the front line, placing their experience within the context of huge...
More DescriptionIn June 1940, Britain's front line against the German armies was the coast of Kent and Sussex. Across the Channel, Hitler's forces gathered, preparing for invasion, as the Home Forces struggled desperately to recover from the disaster and miracle of Dunkirk. Occupation of these islands was nearer than for almost nine hundred years. Kent and Sussex 1940, tells the story of the communities that found themselves in the front line, placing their experience within the context of huge historic events.