Bombs, Stinging Nettles and Doodlebugs by Maurice Goymer (English) Paperback Boo

Description: Bombs, Stinging Nettles and Doodlebugs by Maurice Goymer Montpelier Gardens, East Ham: not a bad place for a growing boy, if you liked sports and were happy at school. But this was 1939, and World War II was just around the corner. At first it was all very exciting. There were aerial dogfights over London, evacuation to the countryside and new horizons, girls and aircraft to be identified, and the certainty of a swift victory. Then, with the mass bombings of the East End by the Luftwaffe, came the realisation that death was round the corner - literally. The nettles had a sting. And even when the Blitz was over, a terrifying new weapon was unleashed over Southern England - the V-1 flying bomb or doodlebug. When the engine cut out you had ten seconds to live, as the author found out - almost! Bombs, Stinging Nettles and Doodlebugs tells the experiences of a Londoner who was ten when war was declared, and a young man of sixteen when peace finally arrived. It is a story which involves many people in many diverse situations. It involves humour and it involves tragedy; but above all it bears witness to a time when people really cared for each other. Personal recollections, often told with a chilling eye for detail, are interwoven with sketches of the wars progress, giving an historical backdrop to what is an amazingly clear narrative. The author is not shy about addressing the bigger moral issues of warfare, and is glad to thank those - particularly the New Zealanders - who helped us when we stood alone. Above all, he says, I remember the humour, the steadfastness, the friendship and the courage of my fellow citizens at that time. Have we deserved their sacrifices? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Montpelier Gardens, East Ham: not a bad place for a growing boy, if you liked sports and were happy at school. But this was 1939, and World War II was just around the corner.At first it was all very exciting. There were aerial dogfights over London, evacuation to the countryside and new horizons, girls and aircraft to be identified, and the certainty of a swift victory. Then, with the mass bombings of the East End by the Luftwaffe, came the realisation that death was round the corner - literally. The nettles had a sting. And even when the Blitz was over, a terrifying new weapon was unleashed over Southern England - the V-1 flying bomb or doodlebug. When the engine cut out you had ten seconds to live, as the author found out - almost!Bombs, Stinging Nettles and Doodlebugs tells the experiences of a Londoner who was ten when war was declared, and a young man of sixteen when peace finally arrived.It is a story which involves many people in many diverse situations. It involves humour and it involves tragedy; but above all it bears witness to a time when people really cared for each other. Personal recollections, often told with a chilling eye for detail, are interwoven with sketches of the wars progress, giving an historical backdrop to what is an amazingly clear narrative.The author is not shy about addressing the bigger moral issues of warfare, and is glad to thank those - particularly the New Zealanders - who helped us when we stood alone. Above all, he says, I remember the humour, the steadfastness, the friendship and the courage of my fellow citizens at that time.Have we deserved their sacrifices? Details ISBN1844018318 Author Maurice Goymer Short Title BOMBS STINGING NETTLES & DOODL Pages 184 Language English ISBN-10 1844018318 ISBN-13 9781844018314 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Year 2006 Place of Publication Swindon Illustrations black & white illustrations Country of Publication United States Imprint New Generation Publishing Publisher New Generation Publishing DOI 10.1604/9781844018314 Publication Date 2006-12-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44147855;

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