The Second World War lasted six years from September 1939 to August 1945, and for most of that time Milford on Sea village found itself on the front line.
First, following the evacuation of Dunkirk in May/June 1940, there was a real danger of invasion, and many communities along the South coast were considered vulnerable. Milford-on-Sea was a key part of the defensive front line, and measures were taken accordingly.
When the United States joined the Allied war effort in December 1941, the tide of war came to a standstill and then slowly began to flow towards the enemy.
Milford-on-Sea was a key part of the offensive front line, supporting the build-up of men and materiel leading to the invasion of France in June 1944.
In just under a year, on 7th May 1945, the Allies were able to declare victory in Europe. The following day, Tuesday, 8th May 1945, was declared a holiday and celebrated as VE Day.
Village on the Front Line Video
Watch “Village on the Front Line” a video produced by Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society and experience living in Milford-on-Sea during the Second World War.
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Milford on Sea Album: Village at War - Click here to view the album
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Meet the MOSHRS Chairman - Chris Hobby
The family name of “Hobby” has been synonymous with the area of Milford on Sea for many generations, in fact almost 250 years.
Chris has held many role in the village from being a parish councillor to most recently leading a team of local historians in the 'Cornwallis Remembered' Project.
The project resulted in a permanent memorial being established for the famous Milford on Sea admiral in June 2023 at Portsmouth Royal Dockyard. The full story is told in the book 'Cornwallis Memorial Decade'.
He has also published his own hardcover book, full of fascinating photos entitled 'Album of Old Lymington and Milford on Sea'.
Chris is currently the chairman of the Milford-on-Sea Historical Record Society (MOSHRS), a staunch supporter of the Royal British Legion Milford on Sea Branch, and other village organisations.
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Join the Milford on Sea Historical Record Society
They are a friendly and social bunch, so why not contact MOSHRS on admin@milfordhistory.org.uk, then invest your £10 to join, and go along to the next meeting.
You can also register to join by clicking here.
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