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Voices Of World War II

New Zealanders Share Their Stories

By: Renée HollisEditor (Editor)

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Flexi Bound Book | 6 April 2021 | Edition Number 2

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296 Pages

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Unabridged

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2 x 28.6 x 21.5

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‘We are only a small and young nation, but we are one and all a band of brothers and we march forward with a union of hearts and wills to a common destiny.’ — Michael Joseph Savage, Prime Minister of New Zealand, upon the outbreak of WWII in 1939

Voices of World War II shows the human side of war through dozens of first-hand memories, stories, and reflections on life during wartime in New Zealand and overseas. A visually captivating compendium of photographs and written accounts, it provides a snapshot of what life was like during WWII, from the point of view of those who lived through it.

Descriptions are given by a solider lying in his tent, hearing bombs land close by; young school children explain what it was like to have bomb shelter practices at school; a Land Girl meets the farmer she would work with for the first time. Stories are shared about leaving New Zealand and heading into the unknown, as well as WWI-veteran fathers refusing to send their sons to war. Women share what life was like as a WAAF, Wren or nurse overseas.

In this collection of memories sent in by families across New Zealand, you will find a rare insight into wartime life across generations and vocations. Fascinating and genuine, it is both a tribute to the resilience and bravery of those who served in WWII, and a historical account which will teach younger generations about the lives of their ancestors.

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A handsome hardback with photographs, cartoons, posters, press clippings and first-hand accounts, Voices of World War II provides an invaluable and illuminating snapshot of how life was lived during this extraordinary time. The book covers from just before the war until 1946 and after the war.

In the introduction, the publisher says, 'Much as been written about World War II, but this book has been largely written by New Zealanders at home and overseas who lived through it, and this volume gives them a voice.' It more than gives them a voice; it allows younger generations to step back in time and experience life as it was then.

Voices of World War II is a compelling account of real-life people at various stages during the conflict. The book's design makes it easy to dip in and out of, and the selected images add considerably to the well-written text and selection of quotes. This is well put together volume, and I'm sure it will be of interest to people from many generations, both the young and the old.

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