Craig Armstrong Bücher

Aberdeen was the most frequently bombed city in Britain suffering 32 raids and 364 air raid warnings. As a result, Aberdeen was nicknamed the Siren City'.

South Shields and its hinterlands had been particularly hard hit during the 1930s and crime had been a significant problem in the inter-war years (as had political strife), but the area still made a significant and very loyal contribution to the war effor

The first modern study of the Boy Scouts Association during the First World War.

Focusing on the experiences of women in Tyneside, the book utilizes a rich array of source material from local archives, history groups, and contemporary newspapers. It offers a deep exploration of women's roles and narratives within the community, shedding light on their unique challenges and contributions throughout history.

The book explores Britain's precarious reliance on foreign food and supplies during World War II, highlighting Churchill's deep concern over the threat of starvation. As unrestricted submarine warfare intensified, the nation's vital import lifelines faced significant risks, leading to a dramatic reduction in available resources. This critical situation underscored the broader challenges and vulnerabilities faced by Britain during the war, emphasizing the strategic importance of maintaining supply lines for survival and resilience.

The first study of Sunderland during the Second World War. Large focus on the Home Front using source material drawn from local archives and contemporary newspapers.

Large focus on the Home Front using source material drawn from local archives, local history groups, previous accounts and contemporary newspapers.

Wide focus on the experiences of women in Northumberland using source material drawn from local archives, local history groups, previous accounts and contemporary newspapers.

Focusses on Bomber Command using source material drawn from national and local archives, local history groups, previous accounts and contemporary newspapers.

Focusses largely on the Home Front using source material drawn from local archives, local history groups, previous accounts and contemporary newspapers.