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Soccer at War: The Complete Record of British Football and Footballers During the Second World War by Jack Rollin (Hardcover, 2005)
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Title: Soccer at War 1939-45: The Complete Record of British Football and Footballers During the Second World War Item Condition: used item in a very good condition. Author: Jack Rollin ISBN 10: 075531431X.
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SOCCER AT WAR is the compelling account of the national game during this defining moment in history and, as such, makes an important contribution to the literature of football. Jack Rollin reveals how it was during the war years that football not only continued to be played and watched but also grew in popularity and stature. He explains how, while the country fought for freedom, the sport offered morale-boosting appeal to war workers, servicemen and civilians alike. The book tells of the hundreds of professional footballers who joined up, those who became heroes and those who did not come back, the enthusiasts who administered the game in their spare time and the players who turned out for thirty bob a week. The servicemen who went AWOL to play and others who hitch-hiked just to get to a game also find their place in the story, along with the record-breaking goalscoring achievements. Looking further afield to occupied Europe, SOCCER AT WAR also exposes the role of football in Hitler's regime.Product Identifiers
PublisherHEADLINE Publishing Group
ISBN-139780755314317
eBay Product ID (ePID)88897012
Product Key Features
Number of Pages480 Pages
Publication NameSoccer at War: the Complete Record of British Football and Footballers During the Second World War
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory
Publication Year2005
TypeTextbook
AuthorJack Rollin
Subject AreaSports
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height45 mm
Item Weight887 g
Item Width161 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJack Rollin
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- 27 Feb, 2022
A right good read.
A good description of soccer during wartime.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Aug, 2022
War-time football
An amazing account of the war time football where guest players were to be found playing for clubs you'd never imagine. Evocative of the time but engaging for fans of any era, find a place on your bookshelf for it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Apr, 2023
Soccer at war
Great bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Feb, 2024
As above.
Great football read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
