Gillian Mawson Guernsey Evacuees (Paperback) (UK IMPORT)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: Guernsey EvacueesCondition: NewEAN: 9780752470191ISBN: 9780752470191Publisher: The History Press LtdFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 11/01/2012Item Height: 248mmItem Length: 172mmAuthor: Gillian MawsonLanguage: EnglishSubtitle: The Forgotten Evacuees of the Second World WarDescription: In June 1940, 17,000 people fled Guernsey to England, including 5,000 school children with their teachers and 500 mothers as 'helpers'. The Channel Islands were occupied on 30 June - the only part of British territory that was occupied by Nazi forces during the Second World War. Most evacuees were transported to smoky industrial towns in Northern England - an environment so very different to their rural island. For five years they made new lives in towns where the local accent was often confusing, but for most, the generosity shown to them was astounding. They received assistance from Canada and the USA - one Guernsey school was 'sponsored' by wealthy Americans such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Hollywood stars. From May 1945, the evacuees began to return home, although many decided to remain in England. Wartime bonds were forged between Guernsey and Northern England that were so strong, they still exist today.Country/Region of Manufacture: GBGenre: HistoryTopic: Military History, Home Garden & PetsRelease Year: 2012 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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