Hastings at War: 1939-1945

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Located in southeastern England, the borough of Hastings was often bombed by the Germans during the Second World War. In this text for scholars and general readers, native son Goodwin (affiliation not cited) draws upon archival research as well as the personal recollections of more than 40 townspeople to present a vivid account of a time that was marked by blackouts, rationing, and the constant fear of invasion. Distributed in the U.S. by the David Brown Book Company. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)