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Friendly InvasionHenry Buckton Between 1942 and 1945, tens of thousands of young American servicemen arrived in Britain and their presence over a very short period of time, would have a lasting effect on the communities they visited. This book is an examination of the different types of relationships that were forged between the British public and their American guests. Some people worked with the Americans, provided them with accommodation, or lived near their camps. Others were effected by the presence of their war machinery, or their music, cinema and dancing. We see how they enjoyed their spare time; how they romanced British girls; the marriages that resulted from these relationships; and of course the controversial topic of GI babies. The Americans also had a very special bond with British children. The book, which includes many previously unpublished photographs, is an unbiased study, examining the bad points as well as the good, including racism, and violence. But ultimately, it attempts to recapture the atmosphere of a unique period in British history. Published by Phillimore ISBN: 1 86077 433 4 |
