Forgotten Voices of the Second World War: A new history of world war two in the words of the men and women who were there

Forgotten Voices of the Second World War: A new history of world war two in the words of the men and women who were there

by Max Arthur (Author)

Synopsis

The Imperial War Museum holds a vast archive of interviews with soldiers, sailors, airmen and civilians of most nationalities who saw action during WW2. As in the highly acclaimed "Forgotten Voices of the Great War", Max Arthur and his team of researchers will spend hundreds of hours digging deep into this unique archive, uncovering tapes, many of which have not been listened to since they were created in the early 1970s. The result will be the first complete aural history of the war. We hear at first from British, German and Commonwealth soldiers and civilians. Accounts of the impact of the U. S. involvement after Pearl Harbour and the major effects that had on the war in Europe and the Far East is chronicled in startling detail, including compelling interviews from U. S. and British troops who fought against the Japanese. Continuing through from D-Day, to the Rhine Crossing and the dropping of the Atom Bomb in August 1945, this book is a unique testimony to one of the world's most dreadful conflicts. One of the hallmarks of Max Arthur's work is the way he involves those left behind on the home front as well as those working in factories or essential services. Their voices will not be neglected.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 496
Edition: 1st Book People Edition
Publisher: Ebury Press
Published: 07 Oct 2004

ISBN 10: 0091897343
ISBN 13: 9780091897345

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'A master chronicler' Sir Martin Gilbert
Author Bio
Acclaimed author Max Arthur specialises in first hand recollections of historical events. Previous titles include Above All Courage; Northern Ireland Soldiers Talking; Men of the Red Beret; The True Glory: The Royal Navy 1914 to Present.