Crime in the Second World War: Spivs, Scoundrels, Rogues and Worse
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (947 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1781220093 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She also delves into the murky world of Spivs, Gangs, prostitutes and Robbers. The military services had its share of crime and the influx of foreign troops added to the problem. Lonely and far from home, some rioted and many looked for other distractions with desertion being a significant problem and one which was often funded by crime. American and Canadian troops found themselves transported to Britain in preparation for D-Day. Penny Legg shows how and why crime was committed during the Second World War and what became of those Spivs, Scoundrels, Rogues and Worse who strayed into the underworld.. Heavily illustrated with both contemporary and modern photographs Penny takes you back to some of the most infamous wartime crimes such as the blackout ripper, the bath chair murderer and the last person to
Penny Legg, in her terrific book, shows that the truth was far, far removed from what we saw in Dad's Army. Foyle's War, similarly, showed the darker side of wartime Britain This book is a revelation, something of an eye-opener, and well worth a look." (Books Monthly) . "Private Walker was always one of the most popular characters in Dad's Army - a lovable rogue with a secret heart of gold
Penny lives near Southampton in Hampshire. She runs Writing Buddies, the group for writers, in Southampton. . She is a member of the Society of Authors and the National Union of Journalists. Penny Legg is a journalist, magazine editor, public speaker and the author of over twelve books of local and military history. Spivs, Scoundrels, Rogues and Wo