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The Motherland Calls: Britain''s Black Servicemen and Women 1939-45

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By (author): Stephen Bourne

During the Second World War, black volunteers from across the British Empire enthusiastically joined the armed forces and played their part in fighting Nazi Germany and its allies. In the air, sea and on land, they risked their lives, yet very little attention has been given to the thousands of black British, Caribbean and West African servicemen and women who supported the British war effort from 193945. Drawing on the authors expert knowledge of the subject, and many years of original research, The Motherland Calls also includes some rare and previously unpublished photos. Among those remembered are Britains Lilian Bader, Guyanas Cy Grant, Trinidads Ulric Cross, Nigerias Peter Thomas, Sierra Leones Johnny Smythe and Jamaicas Billy Strachan, Connie Mark and Sam King. The Motherland Calls is a long-overdue tribute to some of the black servicemen and women whose contribution to fighting for peace has been overlooked. It is intended as a companion to Stephen Bournes previous History Press book: Mother Country Britains Black Community on the Home Front 193945.

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Product Details
  • Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
  • Publication Date: 01 Sep 2012
  • Publisher: The History Press Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9780752465852

About Stephen Bourne

Stephen Bourne is the author of several books on the subject of Black history including Black Poppies and Under Fire. He is a graduate of the London College of Printing and received a MPhil from De Montfort University. He is also an honorary fellow of London South Bank University.

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