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British Home Defences 1940-45

By Bernard Lowry

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British Home Defences 1940-45

By Bernard Lowry

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In the summer of 1940, Britain asked itself not 'will Hitler invade?' but 'when?' SEALION, the German invasion plan, provoked the construction of pillboxes, coastal defences, heavy-gun emplacements and anti-aircraft batteries, as well as the formation of the Home Guard and covert groups. Later, new dangers replaced SEALION: radar detection systems were expanded during the Blitz years, as were intelligence-gathering systems and listening posts. From 1944, Britain was again faced with a deadly threat, Hitler's 'Vengeance weapons'. This title provides a concise assessment of Britain's defensive systems, and presents a vivid picture of war on the home front.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
64
Release Date:
2004-05-28
Publication Date:
2004-05-25
Publisher:
Bloomsbury USA
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1841767670
ISBN13:
9781841767673
Weight:
227 g
Height:
175 cm
Width:
239 cm
Thickness:
6 cm
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