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The Battle of the Fields explores the evolution of rural community and authority in Britain during the Second World War. This historical study focuses on the County War Agricultural Executive Committees and their significant role in transforming British farming. As German naval activity and mainland European successes threatened food imports, these committees were granted powers to reshape agricultural production to ensure national survival. This book provides essential reading for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the British countryside and its history. It offers a detailed look at the home front, making it a valuable resource for those fascinated by the social and structural changes that occurred during the war years. Whether you are studying wartime administration or the history of the British landscape, this Boydell Press publication delivers a focused account of how rural authority functioned during a period of intense national pressure.

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This book by Boydell Press examines rural community and authority in Britain during the Second World War.

The text details how County War Agricultural Executive Committees transformed British farming to combat food import losses.

It serves as a specialized resource for historians, geographers, and those interested in the British home front.

Orders are dispatched from our UK warehouse next working day for quick delivery.

This ABIS_BOOK provides a deep look into the impact of German naval activity on British agriculture.

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20 November 2014
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