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Gas Masks for Goal Posts

Football in Britain During the Second World War

Anton Rippon author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:The History Press Ltd

Published:18th Aug '05

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When Britain declared war on Germany in September 1939, football came to an abrupt halt. Large crowds were banned, stadiums were given over to military use, most players joined up. This book captures the atmosphere of the time and tells the story of a unique period in football's history.

ISBN: 9780750940306

Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm

Weight: 510g

256 pages