Frome at War 1939-1945 is a comprehensive account of this Somerset market town's experience during the conflict, detailing life on the Home Front against the backdrop of the wider theatres of war.
The narrative highlights the ordeals endured by the people of Frome, who cheered their fighters off to war, welcomed evacuated men, women, and children, and contributed to the fight against Hitler and the Nazi threat.
This book provides rare insights into the town's life and includes seldom told stories from the footnotes of history, such as Frome's involvement in the secret underground resistance movement, the national fight for women's equality, and the arrival of American GIs, as well as Field-Marshall Montgomery's presence after Dunkirk.
Incorporating memoirs and detailed research from official records and newspaper accounts, the book allows readers to view the war through the eyes of ordinary people, highlighting both the military experiences and the tragic sacrifices of Frome's heroic men and women.
Additionally, it addresses more controversial topics, including injustice, espionage, racism, and politics, offering a full and fascinating picture of a town facing profound trials of endurance and courage, revealing the characteristics that have sustained Frome throughout its illustrious and turbulent history.
Σελίδες: 232, Διαστάσεις: 15.6x15.6cm
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