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British Home Defences 1940-45
Overview
In the summer of 1940, Britain asked itself not 'will Hitler invade?' but 'when?' SEALION, the German invasion plan, provoked the construction of pillboxes, coastal defences, heavy-gun emplacements and anti-aircraft batteries, as well as the formation of the Home Guard and covert groups. Later, new dangers replaced SEALION: radar detection systems were expanded during the Blitz years, as were intelligence-gathering systems and listening posts. From 1944, Britain was again faced with a deadly threat, Hitler's 'Vengeance weapons'. This title provides a concise assessment of Britain's defensive systems, and presents a vivid picture of war on the home front.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781841767673
- ISBN-10: 1841767670
- Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
- Publish Date: May 2004
- Dimensions: 9.62 x 7.3 x 0.2 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.49 pounds
- Page Count: 64
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