War Dancer | Memoirs of an ENSA Performer in WWII

Rita Ernstein

ISBN 10: 1739164512 / ISBN 13: 9781739164515

Verlag: Three Bs Publishing, 2025

War Dancer | Memoirs of an ENSA Performer in WWII | Rita Ernstein | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Three Bs Publishing | EAN 9781739164515 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 132422639

Inhaltsangabe:

War Dancer: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Hope on the Front Lines of WWII
A Remarkable True Story of Courage, Performance, and Survival in World War Two

Amid WW2, as bombs fell and soldiers braced for battle, brave performers took to the stage—not as fighters, but as performers bringing escape where it was needed most. War Dancer is the extraordinary memoir of Rita, a young performer with the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA), who risked everything to lift the spirits of troops across war-torn Europe.

From her personal diary, found in the attic by her son, these true memoirs tell of the exhaustion of life on the road in extreme circumstances. Rita’s historical biography captures untold stories of entertainers during these unusual times. Through her deeply personal diary, we witness friendships forged in adversity, the stirrings of love in uncertain times, and the heartbreak of devastating loss.

For readers of WW2 military history, historical biographies, and wartime memoirs, this firsthand account offers a rare glimpse into the lives of those who brought light to the darkest days. Perfect for history enthusiasts and young performers, these true events are a testament to resilience, courage, and the enduring power of hope.

In this edition, the prologue and introduction have been revised to provide additional historical context and some background information on Rita. The words of the memoirs remain untouched, allowing readers to immerse themselves in Rita's unfiltered words. Footnotes have occasionally been added to clarify historical references, locations or events without disrupting the flow of her writing to ensure an authentic, uninterrupted memoir.

⭐ A must-read for fans of untold WW2 stories, historical memoirs, and the heroes behind the front lines.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: War Dancer | Memoirs of an ENSA Performer in...
Verlag: Three Bs Publishing
Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
Einband: Taschenbuch
Zustand: Neu
Auflage: 2. Auflage