Table of Contents

Preface 6

Foreword Professor Gary Sheffield 7

Introduction 9

Authors 13

Acknowledgements 17

Abbreviations 20

Prelude to War 22

1 Mobilisation and Recruitment Dr John Godfrey 24

2 The Royal Sussex Regiment Alan Readman 39

3 Sussex Goes Khaki: Billeting and Military Installations Martin Mace 76

4 Invasion Threats and Countermeasures Martin Dale Tim Stanton 92

5 The Home Front: Civilians at Wat Martin Hayes 108

6 The Local Economy and Civilian Morale Martin Hayes 130

7 Women at War Justin Burns 145

8 Treatment of the Sick and Wounded Katherine Slay 159

9 The Role of the Churches Dr Caroline Adams 176

10 Agriculture and Food Professor Brian Short 188

11 Peace Celebrations and War Memorials Professor Keith Grieves 202

12 Those Left Behind - and Those Who Returned Emma White 218

Postscript 231

Notes 233

Further Research 259

Bibliography 261

Index 267