This highly illustrated gift book tells the stories of those who lived through Christmas in wartime, when wrapping paper was banned, rationing was in force and children were separated from their families. Also included are tips and tricks to create recycled presents and greetings cards, and recipes to cook a delicious wartime Christmas meal.
ISBN-13: 9781912423231
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Based on Peter Elstob's own wartime experiences, Warriors for the Working Day follows one tank crew as they proceed from the beaches of Normandy into newly liberated Western Europe, brilliantly evoking the claustrophobia, heat and intensity of tank warfare.
ISBN-13: 9781912423163
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
War Photographers showcases 50 images from IWMs unique collection that present photographers as both witnesses and participants in conflict. This selection features iconic photographs from the revolutionary Olive Edis, images from Bill Brandts Blitz series and works by official Photograph Units across a range of theatres.
ISBN-13: 9781912423668
(Hardback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Kipling had been invited to Italy by the British Ambassador, Sir Rennell Rodd, who was concerned about the lack of understanding in England of the scale and cost of the Italian war effort. Rodds proposal was that distinguished writers from England and Italy should visit each others front lines and then write about their experiences in the national ......
Allied victory in the Second World War owed much to air power. Following the success of The Second World War in Colour, this book presents a further selection of original colour photographs from the IWM collection, focusing on Allied aircraft and airmen.
ISBN-13: 9781912423033
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
A woman lies unconscious on the carpet of a smart Westminster apartment, one red high-heeled shoe has fallen off... A younger woman lies with her eyes closed, half-hidden under a drinks cabinet... Her fingers clutch an empty bottle... What happens when a mother withholds her love? When she has no love to withhold? When she sees her three daughters ......
Through more than 170 artworks, spanning over 150 artists, Visions of War charts the manifold engagement between artists, art movements and a century-plus of conflict since 1914.
This gift book is collection of delightful and unusual recipes from the Second World War. Taken from the archives of IWM, the recipes show the ingenuity and creativity behind dishes rustled up out of meagre rations - from austerity recipes such as scrap bread pudding, potato pastry and sheep's heart pie to hearty English favourites including ......
ISBN-13: 9781904897460
(Hardback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
