Hattie Hearn
Welcome to Little America: Life and Death on the Bomber Bases of the Eighth Air Force
Welcome to Little America: Life and Death on the Bomber Bases of the Eighth Air Force
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Between 1942-1945, England was transformed into the world’s largest aircraft carrier. From bases carved into the East Anglian countryside, American fliers waged war in the skies over Europe. Their strategic bombing campaign struck at the heart of Germany, but at a staggering cost to the young crews.
This is an emotional and cultural history of the places known as the “Fields of Little America”, exploring how vibrant communities evolved, shaped by the proximity of death and an intoxicating lust for life. In these enclaves, against a horrifying reality, these men toasted the future in the Officers Club and jived with village girls; planted gardens, played competitive baseball, and hosted children's parties.
In a narrative filled with colourful stories, Hearn shows how the bases of the Eighth Air Force were transformed into homes, both in the rich material culture of the bases and in the imaginations of their occupants.
- Publication date: 13 August 2026
- Dimensions: Height 241 mm; Width 167 mm; Thickness 27 mm
- Publisher: The History Press Ltd
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN-13: 9781803998701
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