British & Irish History: Second World War

BIC code: HBCW2
See also: History & Archaeology

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  The Grey Wolves Of Eriboll - David M. Hird - Paperback
  David M. Hird's detailed investigation reveals Loch Eriboll's pivotal role in the surrender of German U-boats to northern Scotland in May, 1945.
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  Orkney's Italian Chapel: The True Story Of An Icon - Philip Paris - Hardback
  The author traces the history of an Italianate chapel built on the island of Orkney by Italian prisoners of war.
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  Scotland's Landgirls - Paperback
  The roots of the Women's Land Army (WLA) lie in the First World War: an acute labour shortage ensued when rural workers were called up for military service, so the WLA filled the void. This book examines the role of the WLA in both World Wars, as well as recalling the tales and anecdotes of the so-called 'landgirls'.
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  Luftwaffe Over Scotland: A History Of German Air Attacks On Scotland, 1939-1945 - Les Taylor - Paperback
  Taylor presents a history of the German air attacks on Scotland during the Second World War. He undertakes a detailed examination of the strategy, tactics and politics involved on both sides, together with a technical critique of the weaponry employed by attackers and defenders.
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  Britain, Ireland And The Second World War - Ian S. Wood - Hardback
  Drawing upon both published and unpublished sources, this book illustrates the war's impact on people on both sides of the Irish border and shows how it failed to resolve sectarian problems in Northern Ireland while raising higher the barriers of misunderstanding between it and the Irish state across its border.
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  Polish Invasion - Ksawery Pruszyński - Paperback
  This title is a witty and perceptive account of the mutual impact of Poles and Scots in wartime Scotland. It records warm Scottish hospitality, and friendships in which each side tried to explain the complexities of their national history to the other.
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  From Dogfight To Diplomacy: A Spitfire Pilot's Log, 1932-1958 - A. R. D. MacDonell - Paperback
  This is a tale of human fortitude in a life shaped by a love of flying, military service, war, imprisonment, and diplomatic service.
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  Action Stations!: U-Boat Warfare In The Clyde In Two World Wars - Alastair Alexander - Paperback
  This is an accessible, well illustrated book on a much ignored period of Scottish history covering U-boat warfare in and around the River Clyde during the two world wars.
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  The People's Army: The Home Guard In Scotland 1940-44 - Brian D. Osborne - Paperback
  This title examines the human story of the Home Guard in Scotland and the impact that this remarkable organisation had on society and on those that became involved with it.
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  Scapa Flow: The Defences Of Britain's Great Fleet Anchorage, 1914-45 - Angus Konstam - Paperback
  This text recounts the war history of Scapa Flow, a strategically important natural harbour in the Orkney Islands, which served as Britain's main fleet anchorage during World Wars I and II.