Greasepaint and cordite: the story of ENSA and concert party entertainment during the Second World War
by Merriman, Andy.
Material type: BookPublisher: Aurum [2013]ISBN: 9781845136185; 1845136187.Classification number: 940.5477 MERSubject(s): Entertainments National Service Association -- History | World War, 1939-1945 -- Theater and the warSubject: Once World War II had broken out, it soon became clear that morale would be crucial in the military effectiveness of our armed forces. And so was born the Entertainments National Services Association, or ENSA - to send the nation's best singers, dancers, musicians and comedians to entertain the troops.Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book - Adult Hardback | Formby Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 940.5477 MER (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002834516X |
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Once World War II had broken out, it soon became clear that morale would be crucial in the military effectiveness of our armed forces. And so was born the Entertainments National Services Association, or ENSA - to send the nation's best singers, dancers, musicians and comedians to entertain the troops.
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