Wartime News, a quarterly publication of reminiscences of the Second World War, has been
published since 1995. A unique magazine written by the veterans themselves and produced by The Wartime
Company, it enjoyed a loyal readership from those who served in WWII.
Throughout its 16 years of publication, our readers contributed their
experiences as ex-servicemen and women, with many truly remarkable accounts
from all theatres of the war. Many putting pen to paper for the first time, these recollections gave a
graphic insight into some of the major battles of WWII. Our readers told of their experiences whilst serving in the Army, Royal Navy and
the RAF, along with those left behind to keep the home fires burning. The stories of the ordinary soldier, sailor, airman, were portrayed in their own
words, the day-to-day fear of doing their duty for King and Country against an
aggressive enemy, whilst others recalled the lighter side of the war.
These true stories were not ‘history book’ stuff, but from the pens of the veterans themselves, always telling how is was
throughout the dark days of the Second World War. Of course, we don’t forget the valuable contribution made by all those in Civil Defence, the Women’s Land Army, and even the children whose young lives were shattered by the
experience of war.
The story behind the publication’s success began with the 50th Anniversary of D-Day. As Co-ordinator of a programme of events in the south of England, Marilyn Ward
produced a newsletter featuring reminiscences of the area prior to Operation
Overlord in June 1944, when troops left from the ports of Poole, Weymouth and
Portland, in addition to the gliders who flew from Tarrant Rushton airfield to
land by Pegasus Bridge. From autumn 1943, thousands of American troops from the US 1st Infantry
Division, ‘the Big Red One’, were in the area preparing alongside British and Canadian troops, in readiness
for the Normandy Landings.
Once the commemorations were over, many veterans asked why the stories of WWII
could not continue to be told for the benefit of future generations. So in 1995, Wartime News was launched as a quarterly publication and thereafter was widely read
throughout the UK and overseas.
This was the background to Wartime News, remarkable stories of bravery, tragedy or light humour, recalled through the
pens of the veterans from each of the forces, including the WAAFS, Wrens, Home
Guard and the children. The first edition was published in December 1995 and a total of 66 editions of
Wartime News were produced to November 2011.
SPECIAL OFFER
Now you can enjoy reading Wartime News at a very special price of £9.99 per volume. We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to purchase the four issues from
each of 2009, 2010 and 2011 editions. There are many outstanding accounts
written by the veterans from each of the services including the Women's Land
Army, Home Guard, and even children's memories from that period.
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More of our readers personal wartime experiences.
If you’ve never heard of Wartime News why not order one of the above volumes now. Join the worldwide readership that
have contributed their personal experiences, most being published for the very
first time!
Did you serve in WWII?
Why not drop the Editor a line and tell us what you did in the war years.
You can write at the address shown in the left hand box or send us an email.