The Blitz

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Blitz
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dr Chris McNab
SeriesOperations Manual
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 270,Width 210
Category/GenreBritish and Irish History
Second world war
ISBN/Barcode 9781785216404
ClassificationsDewey:941.084
Audience
General
Illustrations 150 Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Haynes Publishing Group
Imprint J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Publication Date 17 December 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

That the Blitz did not bring the UK to its knees is due, in large part, to a vast response by Civil Defence services and the British people themselves. During the war itself, some 1.5 million people took up duties in the Civil Defence (General) services, in roles ranging from air raid wardens to ambulance drivers to heavy rescue parties. Heavily illustrated with primary source diagrams and photographs, The Blitz: Civil Defence Operations Manual provides a highly detailed insight into what it took to survive extraordinary circumstances.

Author Biography

Chris McNab is an experienced author and editor specialising in military history and technology. To date he has published more than 100 books, including Siege Warfare and Falklands War for Haynes. He has also written exclusively for major encyclopedia series, magazines and newspapers, and has made TV appearances as an expert commentator for Discover, Sky and History channels.