Blitz: The Civilian War 1940-1945

In 1940, no one knew if Britain could survive a blitzkrieg. would the bombs destroy the fabric of society -- the civilian morale upon which the war effort depended -- along with the bricks and mortar? And would the civil defence preparations be adequate? This extraordinary book uses first-hand accounts, published memoirs, and contemporary diaries and letters to create a vivid picture of the chaos and fear, and bears witness to the courage, spirit and good humor of those who experienced the Blitz.