Stafford at War is a vivid many-sided portrait of a county town during one of the extraordinary periods in English history. In his wide-ranging narrative Nick Thomas looks at the impact of the Second World War on the townspeople - how it affected their daily lives, their work, their families. And he recalls the contribution Stafford made to the war effort at home and abroad. The story he tells gives a fascinating insight into wartime life and it is a moving record of the sacrifices made by local people. His detailed and fully illustrated account will be fascinating reading for everyone who knows Stafford and wants to find out about its history. AUTHOR: Nick Thomas is an archaeologist and local historian who has a passionate interest in the history of Stafford and its county. He has written a number of books and contributed a regular column on local history for the Express and Star. He has made a particular study of the history of the RAF during the Second World War and recently published RAF Top Gun. SELLING POINTS: * Detailed account of Stafford during the Second World War * Describes the impact of war on the lives of the townspeople * Tells the stories of Staffordians who distinguished themselves in the armed services * Recalls the sacrifices made by local people and the casualties they suffered ILLUSTRATIONS 40 illustrations
