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A nostalgic and fascinating account of the most crucial decade of the twentieth century.

Told largely in the words of people who lived through this extraordinary time, The Forties vividly illustrates how WWII and its aftermath affected ordinary people all over the UK. Lavishly decorated with period photographs and memorabilia, The Forties is for anyone who remembers these turbulent times and everyone who wants to understand the struggles endured by our parents and grandparents.