Isbn: 9780750994354 - under fire: black britain in wartime 1939–45 (14 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. During the Second World War all British citizens were called upon to do their part for their country. Despite facing the discriminatory ?colour bar?, many black civilians were determined to contribute to the war effort where they could, volunteering as air-raid wardens, fire-fighters, stretcher-bearers and first-aiders. Meanwhile, black servicemen and women, many of them volunteers from places as far away as Trinidad, Jamaica, Guyana and Nigeria, risked their lives fighting for the Mother Country in the air, at sea and on land.In Under Fire, Stephen Bourne draws on first-hand testimonies to tell the whole story of Britain?s black community during the Second World War, shedding light on a wealth of experiences from evacuees to entertainers, government officials, prisoners of war and community leaders. Among those remembered are men and women whose stories have only recently come to light, making Under Fire the definitive account of the bravery and sacrifices of black Britons in wartime.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Very good condition paperback with minimal wear. Contents are clean and bright.

paperback. 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. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.…

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Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. 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,400grams, ISBN:9780750994354.

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 256 pages. 7.50x5.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - During the Second World War all British citizens were called upon to do their part for their country. Despite facing the discriminatory 'colour bar', many black civilians were determined to contribute to the war effort where they could, volunteering as air-raid wardens, fire-fighters, stretcher-bearers and first-aiders. Meanwhile, black servicemen and women, many of them volunteers from places as far away as Trinidad, Jamaica, Guyana and Nigeria, risked their lives fighting for the Mother Country in the air, at sea and on land. In Under Fire, Stephen Bourne draws on first-hand testimonies to tell the whole story of Britain's black community during the Second World War, shedding light on a wealth of experiences from evacuees to entertainers, government officials, prisoners of war and community leaders. Among those remembered are men and women whose stories have only recently come to light, making Under Fire the definitive account of the bravery and sacrifices of black Britons in wartime.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. The trials and triumphs of Britain s black community during the Second World War&Uumlber den AutorSTEPHEN BOURNE is the author of BLACK POPPIES and several other books on the subject of black history. He is a graduate of the London .