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The People's War: Unheard Voices
Life on the Battlefront and at Home in World War II
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John Willis's "The People's War: Unheard Voices" delves into the BBC's vast oral history project, compiling 47,000 testimonies from ordinary Britons during World War II. The book offers a ground-level perspective, contrasting with traditional accounts focused on political figures.
It captures the experiences of soldiers, sailors, factory workers, and children, immersing readers in the realities of wartime life.
The narrative weaves together individual stories, creating a comprehensive picture of the war's impact on British society.
The book's strength lies in its ability to connect readers emotionally to the experiences of those who lived through the conflict.
It captures the experiences of soldiers, sailors, factory workers, and children, immersing readers in the realities of wartime life.
The narrative weaves together individual stories, creating a comprehensive picture of the war's impact on British society.
The book's strength lies in its ability to connect readers emotionally to the experiences of those who lived through the conflict.
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VE Day: a people's history
