By November 1943, Great Britain had been at war for over four years. Approaching a fifth Christmas of conflict, restrictions and shortages were taking their toll. Families were split: eligible family members were involved in the war effort, many in the Services, others at home working in reserved occupations. Too many civilian lives had been lost due to enemy bombing, and the end of the war seemed a good way off. Rationing- of food, clothing...
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