Norman Longmate Knihy

The narrative focuses on the development of the V-2 rocket, a groundbreaking yet despised weapon that paved the way for modern ballistic missiles. It explores the internal conflicts among German military leaders and the Nazi regime that shaped the rocket's creation. Through contemporary documents and personal accounts, the author illustrates how British intelligence navigated conflicting information to assess the threat posed by the V-2. The book also captures the anxieties of the era, highlighting the experiences of both victims and those aware of their status as targets.

In this title, a Yorkshire family experience World War II by living in a semi-detached house in Kent and having a committee of historical experts, a nutritionist and veterans of the Home Front, controlling how they live. They can withdraw foods, requisition their car, and even limit how much bath water they use. The accompanying book is a diary of the family's experience, and also a comprehensive account of the Blitz years in Britain. It includes many firsthand accounts from people around the country. It is a fascinating account of a time in British history when the whole country was involved in the war effort, and people's lives were transformed by the Home Front.