John Leete, a passionate historian based in Hampshire, embarked on a remarkable journey more than twenty-five years ago, all sparked by a serendipitous encounter with a war veteran. Little did he know that this chance conversation would ignite a lifelong devotion to unearthing the captivating history of Britain’s Home Front during the Second World War.Immersing himself in meticulous research, John has since become a renowned author, with a series of compelling books delving into the wartime activities of the iconic New Forest. Beyond that, his extensive bibliography boasts numerous titles dedicated to Britain at War, a subject that continues to captivate him to this day. His literary contributions have not only graced the pages of well-loved books but have also lent valuable advice and scripts to esteemed media organizations, ensuring the war’s legacy remains vividly alive.

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• ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgementsAbbreviationsIntroductionA message from Marion LovelandPreparations for Invasion1Music While you Work2Christmas of 19393The War Had Come to Us4Eyes to the Skies5On Manoeuvres6Defending the Realm7They also Served8In Case of Fire9Through Adversity to the Stars10On the Home Front Line11Patrolling in the Shadows12Personal Anecdotes13Evidence of War14Then and NowPostscriptNew Forest Reference SectionHampshire Reference Section

John Leete, a passionate historian based in Hampshire, embarked on a remarkable journey more than twenty-five years ago, all sparked by a serendipitous encounter with a war veteran. Little did he know that this chance conversation would ignite a lifelong devotion to unearthing the captivating history of Britain’s Home Front during the Second World War.Immersing himself in meticulous research, John has since become a renowned author, with a series of compelling books delving into the wartime activities of the iconic New Forest. Beyond that, his extensive bibliography boasts numerous titles dedicated to Britain at War, a subject that continues to captivate him to this day. His literary contributions have not only graced the pages of well-loved books but have also lent valuable advice and scripts to esteemed media organizations, ensuring the war’s legacy remains vividly alive.

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• ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgementsAbbreviationsIntroductionA message from Marion LovelandPreparations for Invasion1Music While you Work2Christmas of 19393The War Had Come to Us4Eyes to the Skies5On Manoeuvres6Defending the Realm7They also Served8In Case of Fire9Through Adversity to the Stars10On the Home Front Line11Patrolling in the Shadows12Personal Anecdotes13Evidence of War14Then and NowPostscriptNew Forest Reference SectionHampshire Reference Section

John Leete, a passionate historian based in Hampshire, embarked on a remarkable journey more than twenty-five years ago, all sparked by a serendipitous encounter with a war veteran. Little did he know that this chance conversation would ignite a lifelong devotion to unearthing the captivating history of Britain’s Home Front during the Second World War.Immersing himself in meticulous research, John has since become a renowned author, with a series of compelling books delving into the wartime activities of the iconic New Forest. Beyond that, his extensive bibliography boasts numerous titles dedicated to Britain at War, a subject that continues to captivate him to this day. His literary contributions have not only graced the pages of well-loved books but have also lent valuable advice and scripts to esteemed media organizations, ensuring the war’s legacy remains vividly alive.

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• ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgementsAbbreviationsIntroductionA message from Marion LovelandPreparations for Invasion1Music While you Work2Christmas of 19393The War Had Come to Us4Eyes to the Skies5On Manoeuvres6Defending the Realm7They also Served8In Case of Fire9Through Adversity to the Stars10On the Home Front Line11Patrolling in the Shadows12Personal Anecdotes13Evidence of War14Then and NowPostscriptNew Forest Reference SectionHampshire Reference Section