Witness to War : Arran and the Firth of Clyde in the Second World War
Turbett, Colin2022
Books, Manuscripts
Main title:
Imprint:
Ayr : Ayrshire Archaeological and Natural History Society, 2022
Collation:
218p : ill. ; 21cm
Series:
Ayrshire Archaeological and Natural History Society. Ayrshire monographs ; 53
Notes:
Arran's location in the Firth of Clyde placed it in a pivotal location to both observe and participate in the dramatic events of the Second World War. This book offers insight into operations in the Clyde, both on and around Arran, including the sad toll of losses. It describes how Arran's people participated in the war effort and how the island took on new roles - as a base for the Royal Navy, a Commando training ground, as a home for evacuees, and as a place of work for a new breed of farm workers - the Land Girls.
Dewey class:
941.4
Local class:
GF940.53
Language:
English
BRN:
3484716