Home Front Heroism - Civilians and Conflict in Second World War London

Home front heroism explores how civilians were framed as heroic during the Second World War. Through a focus on London, this book explores how the effects and demands of conflict created increased opportunities for heroics, and created a need for heroism to be acknowledged, awarded and celebrated.

Summary

Home front heroism explores how civilians were framed as heroic during the Second World War. Through a focus on London, this book explores how the effects and demands of conflict created increased opportunities for heroics, and created a need for heroism to be acknowledged, awarded and celebrated. -- .

Product details

• Authors: Ellena Matthews
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2024
• EAN: 9781526162120
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-6212-0
• No. of pages: 328
• Series: Cultural History of Modern War
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; London, Greater London, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, Second World War, Social and cultural history, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Other Warfare & Defence Issues, History / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / European Theater, Non-combatants