Half the Battle: Civilian Morale in Britain During the Second World War - Softcover

Mackay, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0719058945 ISBN 13: 9780719058943

Publisher: Manchester University Press, 2003

Synopsis

This book shows that before World War II the official prognosis in Britain was pessimistic but that measures to bolster morale were taken nevertheless, in particular with regard to protection against air raids. An examination of a range of indicative factors concludes that morale fluctuated but was in the main good, right until the end of the War. In explaining this phenomenon, due credit is accorded to government policies for the maintenance of morale, but special emphasis is given to the “invisible” chain of patriotic feeling that held the nation together during its time of trial.

About this title

About the Author:

Robert Mackay in Senior Lecturer in History, Nottingham Trent University.

Review:

"Robert Mackay has produced a thoughtful and clearly-written study which includes a great deal of interest to historians of the popular experience of the British home front during the Second World War." --Jeremy Crang, University of Edinburgh

About this edition

• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0719058945
• ISBN 13: 9780719058943
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288