The Battle of London 1939-45. Endurance, Heroism and Frailty Under Fire: Jerry White

Lasting for six long years, the Blitz transformed life in the capital beyond recognition, marking a time of almost constant anxiety, disruption, deprivation and sacrifice for Londoners. With the capital the nation`s frontline during the Second World War, by its end, 30,000 inhabitants had lost their lives.

While much has been written about `the Myth of the Blitz`, its riveting social history has often been overlooked. Unearthing what it was actually like for those living through those tempestuous years, Jerry White paints a fascinating portrait of the daily lives of ordinary Londoners, telling the story through their own voices.