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nietzschesghost's review
4.0
War in the Strand, one of many non-fiction titles written by Hector Bolitho, highlights what the first two years of World War II were like for Londoners. At the start of the war, Bolitho joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR) as an intelligence officer with the rank of squadron leader, editing the Royal Air Force Weekly Bulletin. In 1942 he was appointed editor of the Coastal Command Intelligence Review. All of this writing whet his appetite and he began to keep a diary, unfortunately, this was amongst the lost when a pile of his papers accidentally burned. Despite this bad luck, this remains one of the most heartfelt and emotive pieces of writing I've read about the start of the war, albeit less substantial than the author would've liked.
A vital read for those interested in military history, this recounts the changes that took place in London and is so much more than an intricate and intense portrait from one guys perspective. From rationing of foods to aerial bombardment, evacuation to fears over safety, this covers everything that touched the lives of those who lived in the capital from 1940. Engaging, well written and vivid, this is a worthy addition to any history lovers bookshelf, I've already purchased a copy for my father for Christmas.
Many thanks to Agora Books for an ARC. I was not required to post a review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
A vital read for those interested in military history, this recounts the changes that took place in London and is so much more than an intricate and intense portrait from one guys perspective. From rationing of foods to aerial bombardment, evacuation to fears over safety, this covers everything that touched the lives of those who lived in the capital from 1940. Engaging, well written and vivid, this is a worthy addition to any history lovers bookshelf, I've already purchased a copy for my father for Christmas.
Many thanks to Agora Books for an ARC. I was not required to post a review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
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