Learning on ScreenOperation Harvest: War in the Countryside 1939-45
- Synopsis
- Uses archive film, photographs and first-hand accounts to tell the story of British farming during World War 2, when farmers had to cope with ever-increasing productivity targets coupled with shortages of labour and equipment.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 60 min.
- Year of production
- 1998
- Availability
- Sale; 2000 sale: £14.99 (inclusive)
- Subjects
- Agriculture; History
- Keywords
- farming; food production and distribution; Home Front; World War II
Credits
- Cast
Ian Lavender
Production Company
- Name
Farming Press
- Notes
- Ceased distribution in 2002. Some FP books and videos available from Old Pond Publishing
Distributor
- Name
Old Pond Publishing
- info@oldpond.com
- Web
- http://www.oldpond.com External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 01473 238 200
- Fax
- 01473 238 201
- Address
- Dencora Business Centre
36 White House Road
Ipswich
IP1 5LT - Notes
- DVDs and books for enthusiasts in the land-based industries: farmers and smallholders, workers in the earthmoving, forestry and heavy transport occupations. Titles deal with current activities and machinery as well as the history of the industries.
Available from retail outlets
- Name
Simply Media
- Contact
- Laura Smith
- info@simplymedia.tv
- Web
- http://www.simplymedia.tv/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 0203 542 3722
- Address
- Highlight House
57 Margaret Street
London W1W 8SJ - Notes
- Formerly known as DD Home Entertainment or DDHE
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