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Life at home in Britain during the Second World War changed forever. The First World War had already generated colossal changes in society - particularly for women. But the scale of the 1939- 45 conflict and its impact were far greater on the domestic front. Aerial bombardment destroyed families and homes in their thousands. Men and women worked harder than ever before in factories, as air-raid wardens, and in simply keeping day-to-day life going. Children found themselves evacuated far away from home. Meanwhile, the government exercised unprecedented control over everyday needs and concerns. In the face of all this adversity the Blitz spirit of defiant resilience was born, and its memory has endured right up to the present time.

This book looks at the main aspects of living in Britain during the Second World War. It explores the historical background, the government action taken, and how civilians went about defending their own homes. It also looks at the world of work, entertainment, food and clothing, as well as the darker side of Britain at war. It will be of interest to anyone keen to find out about this special period of British history.

Softcover; A5; 40pp

About the Author

Guy de la Bedoyere is a writer, historian and archaeologist. He has written numerous books on aspects of Roman Britain, and also on the archaeology of the air war of 1939-45, including Shire's Aviation Archaeology in Britain. He has made numerous appearances on Channel 4's Time Team and was also Chairman of the War Cabinet for Channel 4's 1940s House, which placed a modern family in the Home Front. He is married with four children and lives in Lincolnshire.