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Alton Haypun At War

Alton Haypun At War brings to life the personal stories of a small fictional wartime community. Through a rich collection of letters and first-person accounts, it reveals how the people of Alton Haypun navigated loss, love, separation and the daily uncertainty of a world at war. Each instalment opens a window into the concerns of shopkeepers, farmers, Home Guard volunteers, mothers, schoolchildren and returning servicemen and women, showing that behind every headline of the 1940s were real lives shaped by courage, humour and the determination to carry on. Alton Haypun At War blends storytelling with a deep appreciation of social history, offering readers both emotional connection and historical insight.

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