9780670919802 - The Real 'Dad's Army': The War Diaries of Col. Rodney Foster von Foster, Rodney (16 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Rodney Foster's The Real Dad's Army is the true-life account of Britain's Home Guard and now the subject of the new film Dad's Army (Feb 2016). 'Who do you think you are kidding Mr Hitler?' Not Colonel Rodney Foster, a platoon commander of the Kent Home Guard. Dad's Army, the iconic comedy series is as well-known today as it was forty years ago. But the reality of life in the Home Guard was often very different. Here, for the first time, is the full inside story of the Home Guard, the ragtag volunteer army that defended the coast of Britain from German invasion during the Second World War. Colonel Rodney Foster, who retired to Hythe in the south of England after a military career in British India, joined the Home Guard in 1940 and kept a diary every day - a highly illegal act at the time - and in it meticulously chronicled his service in the real Dad's Army. He records with a unique wit and wisdom the everyday details of family life during the war: the domestic routine dogged by air raid warnings, the antics of soldiers stationed nearby taking every chance to improve their lot, the quiet strength of a small community faced with great adversity. 'It's magical' Dan Snow, The One Show 'If you lament the demise of the stiff upper lip, this is the book for you' Dominic Sandbrook,Evening Standard Shaun Sewell is an avid antique dealer and social historian. Shaun lives and works in Northumberland. Rodney Foster was born in India in 1882 and spent his career in the Indian Army. In his retirement he went with his wife and daughter to live in Saltwood, near Hythe on the Kent coastline. Here in 1940 he enrolled in the Home Guard. He died in 1962. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Very Good. 1772711998. 3/5/2026 11:59:58 AM.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Paperback. Zustand: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.

Zustand: Como nuevo. : Sumérgete en los diarios de guerra del Coronel Rodney Foster, una crónica de la vida en la Guardia Nacional durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. A través de sus entradas, Foster captura con ingenio y sabiduría los detalles cotidianos de la vida familiar en tiempos de guerra, desde las rutinas domésticas interrumpidas por las alarmas aéreas hasta la fortaleza de una comunidad unida frente a la adversidad. Este relato ofrece una visión única y conmovedora de la vida en el frente interno británico. EAN: 9780670919802 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: The Real 'Dad's Army' Autor: Rodney Foster Editorial: Viking Idioma: en Páginas: 400 Formato: tapa blanda.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. paperback, pictorial card covers, a very good tightly bound copy, text unmarked and clean, colour & b&w illustrations, 359pp.

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Good condition paperback pictorial cover, no DJ. 359 pages good and clean. No foxing, no previous names. Several black and white also colour photographs.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9780670919802.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 400 pages. 7.68x5.08x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. Here is the inside story of the Home Guard, the ragtag army of older and not-so-able-bodied younger men who defended Britain in the Second World War. There is a make on the head of the text block. PLEASE NOTE: International economy shipping to world zones 1 and 2 is by sea and could take up to 90 days to arrive.