The Home Front Pocket Manual, 1939–1945

This compilation of WWII-era magazine articles is “a really useful reference guide covering aspects of life in the 1940s . . . packed with information” (Home Front History).

This manual brings together articles from stylish contemporary magazines of Britain during the World War II era, including Britannia & Eve, the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, and Tatler, on all aspects of life on the home front.
 
These fascinating articles cover complying with black-out regulations; what to do with the family car; augmenting rationed foods and turning them into tasty meals; contributing to the war effort by keeping livestock, salvaging valuable materials, and growing food—all, of course, while remaining fashionable and keeping up appearances.