Best of Second World War Poetry

A sensitive and enlightening collection of war poetry.

Released to celebrate the 60th anniversaries of both VE and VJ days, this collection of powerful and moving poetry, read by a star cast of readers including Spike Milligan and Phil Collins, is a feast of a listen. Containing over 100 poems, it charts the war from beginning to end, through the eyes and sentiments of those who were there and those who waited hopefully and fearfully at home. Features poems by writers who include Sidney Keyes, Spike Milligan and E.D. Jordan.