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1. British Public Opinion, the Home Guard, and the defense of Great Britain, 1940-1944.

Author

Yelton, David K.

Subjects
GREAT Britain. Home Guard, BRITISH military history, WORLD War II campaigns
Abstract

Focuses on the role that the Home Guard played in defending Great Britain against German invasion during World War II. Assessment of the impact that the Home Guard had on British public morale; Military contributions of the Home Guard during the war.

Published
1994
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2. Changing the face of British warfare.

Author

Phillips, Gervase

Subjects
*MILITARY relations, BRITISH military history
Abstract

Features centuries of military struggle between Scotland and England. Significance of the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh; Event which fueled the war between the two countries; Important feature of the military revolution; Scotland's interest in the gunpowder revolution; How the English army drew close to the main body of the Scottish army.

Published
1997

3. Memorial Oaks at Wolsingham School.

Author

Hopkinson, Robert

Subjects
MEMORIALS, TREES -- Social aspects, TREE planting, BRITISH military history, STUDENT newspapers & periodicals, HISTORY, TWENTIETH century
Abstract

The article discusses the trees planted at Memorial Oaks at Wolsingham School and Community College in Weardale, County Durham, England from 1918 through the early 21st century, which act as memorials for casualties in Great Britain's wars during this period. An overview of the Wolsingham School magazine the "Phoenix's'" 1918 article depicting the role that the Memorial Oaks trees played as memorials is provided.

Published
2014

4. ENGLAND.

Author

Camas, Joanne

Subjects
WAR, MUSEUMS, MILITARY museums, BRITISH military history, WORLD War II
Abstract

Focuses on the Cabinet War Rooms and the new Winston Churchill Museum in London, England. Leaving of the war rooms a day after VJ Day, preservation of the rooms as they were when the war ended; Opening of the first war rooms in 1984, and opening of further rooms after their renovation in 2003; Description of a tour of the war rooms, for which audio players are provided to give historical information.

Published
2005

5. War rooms.

Author

Harrison, Ron

Subjects
MUSEUMS, BRITISH military history
Abstract

Features London, England's Cabinet War Rooms. Information on the restoration and public opening of the museum; Description of the Cabinet Room; Other features.

Published
1998

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