Eve's War
The diaries of a military wife during the second world war
$35.45
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
25 July 2017
Summary
THE DIARIES OF A MILITARY WIFE DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
In 1935, Evelyn Shillington started a diary, little knowing the years of turmoil it would cover, and how insightful her experiences as an army wife would be to the following generations.
Eve joined her beloved husband, Captain Rex Shillington, on his postings, giving her a unique view into army life. Through the abdication crisis, to the turbulent years of the WWII and ending in war-ravaged Italy, Eve …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780751567021 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0751567027 |
| Author: | Evelyn Shillington, Barbara Fox |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Sphere |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 25 July 2017 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 24mm |
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From darning socks to being locked in the loo as the King’s coffin went past, Eve’s War is an entertaining personal take on an extraordinary period of history. Expertly edited by Barbara Fox, it is also a fantastic example of what can happen when you discover a family gem and delve deeper into your past * Family Tree Magazine *
About The Author
Evelyn Shillington
Evelyn Shillington (Author)
Born in 1893, Evelyn Shillington carefully documented her life as an army wife in the Second World War, accompanying her husband, Captain Rex Shillington, around his postings. She died in 1981.
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