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Greasepaint and cordite : the story of ENSA and concert party entertainment during the Second World War

Merriman, Andy2013
Books, Manuscripts
Once World War II had broken out, it soon became clear that morale would be crucial in the military effectiveness of our armed forces. And so was born the Entertainments National Services Association, or ENSA - to send the nation's best singers, dancers, musicians and comedians to entertain the troops.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Aurum, [2013]©2013
Collation:
xvi, 304 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781845136185 (hbk)1845136187
Dewey class:
940.5'4778'41940.5477940.547940.547784940.54
Local class:
940.547
Language:
English
BRN:
888481
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