This highly illustrated book, first published to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day in 2019, will reconstruct the historic landings and the resultant battle for Normandy using artefacts, documents, interviews, film, art and photographs from the archives at IWM. číst celé
The Imperial War Museum open its world-famous archives to celebrate the letters, diaries and spoken words of those who witnessed the key events of the Second World War.
The written word has always played a crucial role in determining world history, and never is this more obvious than during conflict. The book tells the story of the Second World War through twenty key documents, each one making a significant difference to the course of the twentieth century. Military orders and political agreements determined the nature of the fighting, while more personal records would have direct impact on the fate of individuals and, in some cases, even society itself. This book showcases a wealth of rarely seen and newly photographed material from the world famous archives of the Imperial War Museum. Among the examples are papers written by and concerning key figures, military leaders and wartime personalities as Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Bernard Montgomery, Odette Sansom and Douglas Bader. -- Back cover.
More than 170,000 British prisoners of war (POWs) were taken by German and Italian forces during the Second World War. Guests of the Third Reich will provide an overview of what daily life was like for prisoners, from staging theatre productions to keep morale up to working allotments and planning audacious escape attempts.
This book tells this story of the Somme through the unique collections of IWM. Using artefacts, medals, documents, interviews, film, art, and photographs, it recontructs not only the history of the famous battle, but provides an intimate insight into the experiences of those who were there.
Published to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day in 2019, this book tells the story of the historic landings and the battle for Normandy using documents, art and photographs from the archives at IWM. It will feature first-hand accounts of the action, giving a vivid account of what was one of the... číst celé
Draws on interviews, letters and diaries from generals and frontline soldiers, statesmen and civilians with first-hand experience of the Christmas Truce.
The narrative unfolds through the lens of a family grappling with the loss of their son in the ship's tragic sinking. As they seek answers, the story delves into their emotional turmoil and the broader implications of the disaster. This poignant exploration highlights themes of grief, loss, and the quest for closure amidst a historical tragedy.
The book delves into the resilience of holiday celebrations during wartime, highlighting events like the 1914 Christmas truce and unique POW Christmas dinners. Through a rich collection of one hundred illustrations from the Imperial War Museums, it narrates the experiences of those facing hardships such as rationing and family separation. Additionally, it offers practical tips for creating recycled gifts and wartime recipes, while examining the contrast between the spirit of Christmas and the ongoing realities of conflict.
Contrasts pre-war rural life in Britain with the WWI home front