Culling, Adam Suffolk's Military Heritage

Over the centuries, Suffolks rural and urban landscapes have been shaped by conflictfrom Celtic tribes and the Roman Empire, through Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, to Norman invaders and local uprisings. The Suffolk coast had to defend itself against Dutch and French invasions; coastal fortifications still bear witness to this today. The county also found itself on the front line during the First and Second World Wars, facing air raids while simultaneously preparing for potential seaborne attacks. Over time, Suffolk became home to numerous military units: the renowned Suffolk Regiment and its predecessors fought in campaigns across the globe, while personnel from the US Army Air Force were stationed at airfields scattered throughout the county during the Second World War. To this day, Suffolk retains visible traces of its military pastranging from fortifications and buildings to memorials. Weapons and munitions were developed and manufactured in the county; the population endured air raids and the requisitioning of homes, and bunkers were later built to provide protection against the threat of nuclear attack. This book offers fascinating insights into the events, people, and places that define Suffolks military heritage. It is aimed at anyone wishing to learn more about the countys remarkable military history.