{"product_id":"voices-of-world-war-ii-9781991001238","title":"Voices Of World War II","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘We are only a small and young nation, but we are one and all a band of brothers and we march forward with a union of hearts and wills to a common destiny.’ — Michael Joseph Savage, Prime Minister of New Zealand, upon the outbreak of WWII in 1939\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoices of World War II\u003c\/i\u003e shows the human side of war through dozens of first-hand memories, stories, and reflections on life during wartime in New Zealand and overseas. A visually captivating compendium of photographs and written accounts, it provides a snapshot of what life was like during WWII, from the point of view of those who lived through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescriptions are given by a soldier lying in his tent, hearing bombs land close by; young school children explain what it was like to have bomb shelter practices at school; a Land Girl meets the farmer she would work with for the first time. Stories are shared about leaving New Zealand and heading into the unknown, as well as WWI-veteran fathers refusing to send their sons to war. Women share what life was like as a WAAF, Wren or nurse overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection of memories sent in by families across New Zealand, you will find a rare insight into wartime life across generations and vocations. Fascinating and genuine, it is both a tribute to the resilience and bravery of those who served in WWII, and a historical account which will teach younger generations about the lives of their ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773222142188,"sku":"9781991001238","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991001238-voices-of-world-war-ii.jpg?v=1782185863","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/voices-of-world-war-ii-9781991001238","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}