WRNS: The Women’s Royal Naval Service - Brossura

Storey, Neil R.

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ISBN 10: 1784420395 ISBN 13: 9781784420390

Casa editrice: Shire Publications, 2017

Riassunto

From cooks and clerks to weapons analysts and air mechanics, generations of women have served in the Wrens (Women's Royal Naval Service or WRNS). The Royal Navy was the first of the UK armed services to admit women during the First World War with the purpose of freeing up a man to go to sea by giving his job to a trained female worker. Disbanded in 1919, the Wrens were reinstated on the outbreak of the Second World War. This book focuses on the work and experiences of Wrens during the two world wars, introducing the kinds of jobs they performed and the places where they served. It contains poignant accounts from the women themselves, along with contemporary images of the Wrens in action and modern photographs of their uniforms, badges and insignia.

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Descrizione del libro:

A history of the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNs), affectionately known as the Wrens, a branch of the British Royal Navy that served in both world wars. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the Royal Navy and the role of women in the military.

L'autore:

Neil Storey is a social and military historian specialising in the impact of war on society. He has written over 25 books, countless articles and has given lectures across the UK, including at the Imperial War Museum. He has acted as a consultant on a number of television documentaries and dramas.

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• Editore: Shire Publications
• Data di pubblicazione: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1784420395
• ISBN 13: 9781784420390
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 64