To the last man
Atkin, Malcolm, 1953-2019
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The Home Guard was formed in 1940 to fight an uncompromising and essentially suicidal campaign that was to buy a few hours grace for the regular forces to re-group after a German invasion. But the Dad's Army TV series has led to a serious distortion in the perception of the Home Guard and, as Malcolm Atkin reveals in this thought-provoking and meticulously researched book, its image was manipulated from its earliest days. Using official documents, contemporary histories, stories, artwork and poetry, and comparing these with post-war films and histories, he takes a unique perspective. He explores how the myths of the Home Guard arose and were exploited by official propaganda and the wartime and post-war media.
Main title:
To the last man / Malcolm Atkin.
Author:
Atkin, Malcolm, 1953-, author
Imprint:
Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Military, 2019.
Collation:
256 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781526745934 (hbk. :)
Language:
English
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BRN:
1185344
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