UID:
almahu_9949989177202882
Format:
1 online resource (xxii, 540 pages) :
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117 colour illustrations.
ISBN:
9781805114215
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9781805114222
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9781805114239
Content:
"This compelling book offers a unique perspective on D-Day and its aftermath through the personal testimonies of the Wrens who worked for Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay during Operation Overlord. Drawing on public and private archives, it reveals the untold stories of the women serving in the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS), balancing their wartime contributions with the strictures of secrecy and censorship. The narrative is framed by letters from these Wrens, which provide intimate glimpses into both the personal and professional challenges they faced during World War II. The book captures the atmosphere of war as experienced by British auxiliaries. It highlights the Wrens' vital but often overlooked role in the D-Day planning effort and beyond, revealing the surreal coexistence of the ordinary and extraordinary in wartime. Focusing in particular on the wartime archive of one of the Wrens, Joan Prior, the author brings to life the contribution of these women to the war effort, while also offering insights into British, French, and German morale and culture. This thoughtful and moving account adds depth to the broader historical narrative of World War II, making it a valuable addition for both the general reader and the professional historian."--Publisher's website.
Note:
Available through Open Book Publishers.
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Prologue: Letters from an Unknown Woman / Justin Smith -- 1. Wrens' Calling: (London, 1942-1944) / Justin Smith -- 2. Coming of Age: (Southwick Park, Summer 1944) / Justin Smith -- 3. Liberation: (Granville, September 1944) / Justin Smith -- 4. The Cutty Wren: (Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Autumn 1944) / Justin Smith -- 5. Victory in Europe: (especially Paris and Somerset, Spring 1945) / Justin Smith -- 6. Occupational Therapy: (Germany, 1945-1946) / Justin Smith -- Epilogue: Keeping Mum / Justin Smith.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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