Hell's Corner 1940
Subtitle: Kent becomes the battlefield of Britain
Publisher: 'Kent Messenger'
Published: August 1943
Place of publication: Kent, England
Language: eng
Format: Hardback
Number of pages: 128
Description: First published in December 1942, this edition is the August 1943 reprint. It tells the story of the County of Kent in the south-east corner of England during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Illustrated by black and white photographs. Paper dust-jacket as shown.
Table of contents: title: Chapters -; title: I.      Kent prepares for the Battle of Britain.; title: II.     The Battle begins.; title: III.    "Never was so much owned by so many to so few".; title: IV.    The Second Phase begins.; title: V.     Pilot avenges loss of beloved 'Crate'.; title: VI.    Invasion barges never sailed.; title: VII.   Nearly trapped by crashing 'plane.; title: VIII.  With patriotism and good humour they defied the enemy.; title: IX.    "Christopher! They are Jerries".; title: X.     "We can take it".; title: XI.    Spirit Hitler can never defeat.; title: XII.   "It's My Job".; title: XIII.  When Gillingham 'bus depot was bombed.; title: XIV.  Heroism of Kent 'bus drivers.; title: XV.   Dover.; title: XVI.  Heroes, Heroines All.; title: XVII. Kent A.R.P.'s big part in dynamic defence.