In his new book author Nicholas Fogg interweaves diaries, letters, newspaper accounts and oral testimony to create a rich and varied picture of Stratford and its people during the two world wars, showing us clearly how ordinary men and women reacted to the challenge of war. As well as describing life on the Home Front, he also includes memories of those who served in the armed forces, at home and overseas, including Edgar Cranmer, the telegraphist who received the German offer of an armistice. A wide range of illustrations, many of them previously unpublished, complement the text. This fascinating account by Stratford's foremost historian will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the town, residents and visitors alike.