Essex at War 1939-45

by Francis Frith Collection

Although much maligned, Essex is a vibrant county with a long and exciting history. Being close to the Continent and with one of Britain's longest coastlines, it was an obvious target for invasion as the threat of war grew. Many defensive structures were built by the sea and to protect major routes across the county. The remains of pill boxes can still be seen.

Essex at War 1939-1945 tells how war greatly affected the county: children were...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1473860415
• ISBN13: 9781473860414
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"