Are there any books about World War 2?
Anthony Doer’s 2014 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel All the Light We Cannot See proved that literature about World War II continues to fascinate readers. There is a huge array of books focusing on the conflict, the struggles of the military and ordinary people, the key moments, and many more subjects.
What was the task of bringing home troops after World War 2?
After victory had been declared in Europe and the Second World War had come to an end with the surrender of Japan there remained the enormous task of bringing home the thousands of military personnel scattered across the globe.
Where was the military requisitioned country houses during WWII?
No wonder the secretive Special Operations Executive was nicknamed ‘Stately ’Omes of England’. Julie Summers’s new book looks at 12 country homes requisitioned during the Second World War. Pictured are troops outside Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire
How many British troops were sent home after WW2?
They are stories that touch us all, even today. For in the two years after 1945, more than four million British servicemen were sent home after the most destructive conflict in history, to be reunited with women who’d barely seen them in years and children who simply didn’t recognise them.
What do you need to donate from World War 2?
As for World War II service documents, we do not necessarily need originals. In fact, you will probably want the original Separation Papers and/or Discharge Papers. We will accept CDs, DVDs or good copies of wartime prints (though we prefer originals).
Are there any books written about World War 2?
Some. Books written during or about World War II. We are specifically seeking the Saturday Evening Post, Infantry Journal, Artillery Journal, Motornews and specific issues of Time, Stars & Stripes (no ETO versions) and Yank. Please send a list of the titles you wish to donate. Ephemera. Yes.
After victory had been declared in Europe and the Second World War had come to an end with the surrender of Japan there remained the enormous task of bringing home the thousands of military personnel scattered across the globe.
Is the National WWII museum accepting World War 2 items?
The Museum is no longer accepting Third Reich daggers and swords. Items accompanied by a World War II-era photograph of the person who collected the item, a personal account of any length and/or copies of available service documents are more likely to influence an item’s acceptance; however, every offer is judged on an individual basis.
