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  • FEEDING THE NATION IN WORLD WAR II
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    FEEDING THE NATION IN WORLD WAR II
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    One of the main dangers to Britain during the Second World War was the possibility of the country being starved out of the war. Indeed, it was what Churchill feared the most. Before the war, Britain was hugely dependent upon foreign imports of food and supplies, but with unrestricted submarine warfare these lifelines were in danger of being cut and the amount of imports hugely ...

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  • DARLINGTON & TEESDALE AT WAR 1939–45
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    DARLINGTON & TEESDALE AT WAR 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    During the Second World War, Darlington had a number of industries that were important to the war effort. With its historic links to the railway industry, the town possessed several engineering firms, as well as a number of companies that produced iron and steel products, and many of these companies switched some or all of their production over to wartime demands. The town also...

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  • DARLINGTON & TEESDALE AT WAR 1939–45
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    DARLINGTON & TEESDALE AT WAR 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    During the Second World War, Darlington had a number of industries that were important to the war effort. With its historic links to the railway industry, the town possessed several engineering firms, as well as a number of companies that produced iron and steel products, and many of these companies switched some or all of their production over to wartime demands. The town also...

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  • YORK AT WAR, 1939–45
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    YORK AT WAR, 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    York has often been overlooked when it comes to Britain's wartime experience. The city was not though to have many industries of great wartime importance and it was not a part of the initial evacuation scheme. Yet this does not accurately reflect the wartime contributions of the city, as several of its large confectionary factories were converted to wartime use, while it was al...

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  • MIDDLESBROUGH AT WAR 1939–45
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    MIDDLESBROUGH AT WAR 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    Middlesbrough was of vital importance to Britain's war effort. The town, and its surrounding area, contained a number of vital industries including shipbuilding, chemicals, iron, steel and other metals, and engineering, as well as a joinery firm that played a leading role in the wartime aviation industry. The ICI plant at nearby Billingham also played a leading role in the crea...

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  • SOUTH EAST NORTHUMBERLAND AT WAR 1939–45
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    SOUTH EAST NORTHUMBERLAND AT WAR 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    In 1939, South-East Northumberland shared a proud tradition of military service with it’s wider region and this was reflected in the huge numbers of men and women from the area who came forward for service in the military or in roles such as the Home Guard, ARP services or nursing. This part of Northumberland was a key recruitment center for the local county regiment, the...

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  • NEWCASTLE AT WAR 1939–45
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    NEWCASTLE AT WAR 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    Newcastle was a key cog in the national war effort despite its northerly location, located on the key East Coast it played a significant military and civil role in the war. Newcastle is situated on the strategically important River Tyne and was well defended against enemy attack with several forts and other measures in place. Newcastle, a largely urban industrial community, was...

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  • NORTHUMBERLAND
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    NORTHUMBERLAND
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    From the castle Hogwarts draws inspiration from to the first house in the world to be lit by electricity, this visitor's guide to Northumberland gives readers the full historic scope of the heart of this ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom. Northumberland…to the Romans it was Ad Fines, the limit of the Empire, the end of the Roman World. It was here in 122 AD that the Emperor Hadrian d...

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  • MORPETH IN THE GREAT WAR
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    MORPETH IN THE GREAT WAR
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    Morpeth played a key role in Northumberland's war effort. As a market town and the seat of government of the county authority, the town was significant in the coordination of Northumberlands war effort. With a wide rural hinterland, it played a huge part in the production and dispersal of vital food. The town also occupied a position on the fringes of the Northumberland coal di...

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  • BERWICK-UPON-TWEED IN THE GREAT WAR
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    BERWICK-UPON-TWEED IN THE GREAT WAR
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    Berwick-upon-Tweed was an important garrison town and regional centre, which, as befit its history, had a strong sense of duty, reflected in its proud martial traditions.During the catastrophic years of 1914-18 many Berwick families found themselves greatly affected by the war. Large numbers of Berwick men volunteered to serve in the forces and many were killed. During the firs...

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  • MIDDLESBROUGH AT WAR 1939–45
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    MIDDLESBROUGH AT WAR 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    Middlesbrough was of vital importance to Britain's war effort. The town, and its surrounding area, contained a number of vital industries including shipbuilding, chemicals, iron, steel and other metals, and engineering, as well as a joinery firm that played a leading role in the wartime aviation industry. The ICI plant at nearby Billingham also played a leading role in the crea...

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  • RAF BOMBER COMMAND AT WAR, 1939–1945
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    RAF BOMBER COMMAND AT WAR, 1939–1945
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    The Royal Air Force had placed a great deal of faith in its force of bombers, Bomber Command, in the event of a future war. The belief in the ability of formations of bombers flying in daylight and unescorted, protecting themselves from enemy fighter attack, informed early tactics but led to bloody losses. Hampered by government restrictions on targets, by late 1941 Bomber Comm...

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  • ORKNEY AND SCAPA FLOW AT WAR 1939–45
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    ORKNEY AND SCAPA FLOW AT WAR 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    "Reminds us of the courage and immense sacrifices made by Orcadians, and tells of the efforts made by the British to protect their remote islanders. Superb." —Books Monthly Orkney was a key strategic location during the Second World War. The vast anchorage of Scapa Flow was the main haven for the Royal Navy's Home Fleet, making it a prime target for the Luftwaffe, and attempts ...

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  • SOUTH SHIELDS AT WAR 1939–45
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    SOUTH SHIELDS AT WAR 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    A tribute to the WWII contributions made by this northeastern English town from the historian and author of RAF Bomber Command at War 1939-1945. South Shields and its near neighbors such as Jarrow were key communities in the national war effort, despite their relatively small size. Located on the East Coast, South Shields was situated at the key entry to the strategically impor...

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  • ABERDEEN AT WAR 1939–45
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    ABERDEEN AT WAR 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    A close-up look at what World War II was like for this Scottish city—the second most raided in Britain. Includes photos. Scotland was of grave strategic importance during WWII due to its geographical position, while its capital hosted many military and civil organizations. Further north, Aberdeen possessed significant shipbuilding facilities, including Hall, Russell & Co., whic...

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  • SUNDERLAND AT WAR 1939–45
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    SUNDERLAND AT WAR 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    This local history explores the wartime contributions and sacrifices of a strategically significant English port town during WWII. Located on the River Wear, Sunderland was a vital hub for shipbuilding and coal exportation. During the Second World War, these important attributes marked it as a prime target for the Luftwaffe. The town experienced numerous air raids, including on...

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  • TYNEMOUTH IN THE GREAT WAR
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    TYNEMOUTH IN THE GREAT WAR
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    A history of the English seaside town during World War I, from its significance to its sacrifices. Tynemouth Borough, which included the towns of Tynemouth and North Shields, was an area of strategic value to the national war effort as it contained the mouth of the river Tyne and was the entry point to the most important munitions center in Britain. Industry upriver included th...

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  • GLASGOW AT WAR, 1939–45
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    GLASGOW AT WAR, 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    An in-depth look at how Scotland's largest city and its residents were affected by the Second World War, with photos included.   Scotland was of grave strategic importance during World War II because of its geographical position, and Glasgow was the location of a significant number of important military and civil organizations as well as housing industry vital to the national w...

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  • EDINBURGH AT WAR, 1939–45
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    EDINBURGH AT WAR, 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    Scotland was of grave strategic importance during the war because of its geographical position and its capital was the location of a significant number of important military and civil organizations. Edinburgh Castle became the HQ of the Scottish Home Forces whilst the Forth was a vitally important port and was heavily protected even before the start of the war. Its importance w...

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  • TYNEMOUTH AND WALLSEND AT WAR, 1939–45
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    TYNEMOUTH AND WALLSEND AT WAR, 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    Tynemouth and Wallsend were key communities in the national war effort despite their relatively small size. Located on the key East Coast they played a significant military and civil role in the war. Tynemouth was situated at the key entry to the strategically important River Tyne and was well defended against enemy attack with several forts and other measures in place. The sce...

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  • NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND AT WAR, 1939–45
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    NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND AT WAR, 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    In 1939, North Northumberland shared a proud tradition of military service with its wider region and this was reflected in the huge numbers of men and women from the area who came forward for service in the military or in roles such as the Home Guard, ARP services or nursing.This part of Northumberland was a key recruitment centre for the local county regiment, the Royal Northu...

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  • ALNWICK IN THE GREAT WAR
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    ALNWICK IN THE GREAT WAR
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    As a market town and one of the seats of government of the county authority, Alnwick played a key role in the coordination of Northumberlands war effort. With a wide rural hinterland, the town was considerably important in the production and dispersal of food, which was vital to the war effort. As the home of the Duke of Northumberland, the town had a hugely influential role in...

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  • FEEDING THE NATION IN WORLD WAR II
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    FEEDING THE NATION IN WORLD WAR II
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    One of the main dangers to Britain during the Second World War was the possibility of the country being starved out of the war. Indeed, it was what Churchill feared the most. Before the war, Britain was hugely dependent upon foreign imports of food and supplies, but with unrestricted submarine warfare these lifelines were in danger of being cut and the amount of imports hugely ...

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  • YORK AT WAR, 1939–45
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    YORK AT WAR, 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    York has often been overlooked when it comes to Britain’s wartime experience. The city was not though to have many industries of great wartime importance and it was not a part of the initial evacuation scheme. Yet this does not accurately reflect the wartime contributions of the city, as several of its large confectionary factories were converted to wartime use, while it was al...

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  • DUNDEE AT WAR 1939–45
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    DUNDEE AT WAR 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    During the Second World War a number of industries in Dundee were of importance to the war effort. The jute industry, which had previously dominated the local economy, had suffered badly during the 1930s. However, the war gave a temporary boost to the industry with as the material was in high demand for use in sandbags. The shipbuilding industry was also important, with the Cal...

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  • THE BOY SCOUTS IN THE GREAT WAR
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    THE BOY SCOUTS IN THE GREAT WAR
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    The Boy Scouts Association was just seven years old when war broke out in 1914. With its members brought up with a strong ethos of duty and loyalty, it was no surprise that many wanted to play the best role possible in the nation's war effort. Many members were amongst those who rallied to the colors and enlisted in the heady days of the first weeks and months of the war. Some ...

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  • STRUGGLE AND SUFFRAGE IN MORPETH & NORTHUMBERLAND
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    STRUGGLE AND SUFFRAGE IN MORPETH & NORTHUMBERLAND
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    A portrait of the battle for voting rights in a rural English county, and the dramatic life and death of one fierce suffragette. For much of the nineteenth century, the women of Northumberland occupied crucial, though largely underappreciated, roles in society. Aside from the hard life of raising families in an area where money was often hard to come by and much of the availabl...

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  • NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE IN THE GREAT WAR
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    NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE IN THE GREAT WAR
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    With the large number of troops stationed in and around the area and its position as a major industrial city, which focused on armaments production, shipbuilding and heavy engineering, the realities of the war were always prominently felt in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The city played a key role in the nation's war effort, as it was a key port and the nation's major exporter of coal a...

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  • TYNEMOUTH AND WALLSEND AT WAR, 1939–45
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    TYNEMOUTH AND WALLSEND AT WAR, 1939–45
    CRAIG ARMSTRONG
    Tynemouth and Wallsend were key communities in the national war effort despite their relatively small size. Located on the key East Coast they played a significant military and civil role in the war. Tynemouth was situated at the key entry to the strategically important River Tyne and was well defended against enemy attack with several forts and other measures in place. The sce...

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