A Wartime Christmas
A Wartime Christmas
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The book "A Wartime Christmas" captures the memories of wartime Christmases, including heartache, escape, and happiness, from various perspectives. It includes anecdotes of Christmas concerts in awkward situations, such as on the Russian Front, shipboard, and in the Warsaw ghetto. The book showcases the hope, warmth, and color that the occasion inspired during those bleak times, with illustrations throughout.
Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
For those who experienced wartime Christmases, the celebrations during those years held a particularly poignant essence. This captivating anthology recaptures the essence of those challenging times, encompassing moments of heartache and fleeting instances of respite and joy. Join us in sharing memories with wartime veterans and their families, as we delve into the tales of Christmas amidst the backdrop of conflict. Discover the extraordinary gift of a pig for POWs' dinner from the Japanese emperor, and how Glenn Miller's disappearance almost jeopardized the AEF Christmas show. Delve into the anecdotes of ENSA veterans, who recounted their experiences of performing Christmas concerts in the most unconventional settings. From the Christmas celebrations on the Russian Front, aboard ship amidst turbulent seas, to the experiences of a soldier in Egypt, this anthology encompasses a diverse range of narratives that shed light on what made Christmas truly special during the years of World War II. Throughout, A Wartime Christmas showcases the enduring hope, warmth, and vibrant colors that the occasion inspired during those bleak times.
Weight: 234g
Dimension: 200 x 140 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803995120
Edition number: New ed
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