Product Description

This book brings together a wealth of black and white pictures which together record not only the operations of the Women's Land Army (WLA) but also scenes of the countryside between 1939 and 1950. Drawn from the worldwide albums of many ex-land girls at a time when film was rationed and photography monitored, this collection offers a fascinating insight into the people and places associated with the WLA. Many of these photographs have never been published in book form and so offer a unique record of the organisation. Every image is captioned, providing names and dates where possible, and revealing historical anecdotal detail which gives life to the scenes and personalities captured through the camera lens. Presenting training, occupations and the social activities of the Land Army women, this absorbing collection will not only evoke many wartime memories, but will also inspire readers through these images of hope, strength and unity.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #37848 in Books
• Published on: 2009-06-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Review
I have never come across such a bunch of dynamic, gritty people. The Land Army obviously attracted a certain spirited type of girl and they still have that spirit in old age. And despite everything, most of them say their times as Land Girls were some of the happiest of their lives. Bob Powell --Anna Pukas, Daily Express, 15th August 2009

Customer Reviews

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I bought this book for my mother-in-law who was actually a Land Girl.
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