Price ~ $30.17
Discover a facsimile of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard Training Manual, unearthed in an attic in town. This manual, belonging to Private Pike, is adorned with his handwritten notes and personal musings on various topics. Despite its aged appearance with stains and scorch marks, the book is in a suitable condition for facsimile printing. Capt Mainwaring’s manual aims to prepare the platoon for the impending invasion of Britain by teaching them to face and identify the enemy.
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Discover the charm and wit of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard Training Manual with this facsimile edition. As a faithful reproduction of Private Pike’s personal copy, this book is not just a manual on defence tactics, but also a glimpse into the life and interests of a young soldier during WWII. The handwritten marginal notes and jottings add a personal touch that brings the past to life. The inclusion of Pike’s thoughts on movies, girls, and football offers a unique perspective on the era. Despite its aged appearance, with stains and marks from use, the facsimile is well-preserved and suitable for reading. This manual, bearing the Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment crest, is a valuable historical document that captures the spirit of the Home Guard platoon.