When the Sirens Sounded

It is 1940 and Great Britain is at war with Germany.
The bombing of British cities is about to begin. How will the people of Meadow Road, in the suburbs of Birmingham, cope with the coming onslaught.
Young Martin Wilson is a witness to events as they unfold and affect the lives of those people who live in his road - Meadow Road.
It is his story.

AUTHOR'S NOTE

'When the Sirens Sounded' is taken from my childhood memories of the period of the bombing of Birmingham during WW2 from 1940-1943 and is based on real people and real events.
Because memory can be a fallible thing after such a period, I have chosen to weave a story into the facts. Names have been changed and some characters amalgamated, but most of the events described, particularly the raids themselves, occurred as I have stated.
For example, the exploits of Tom Mostyn are based closely upon a Birmingham firefighter, who was indeed awarded the George Cross for his bravery.
In addition, I still remember, with a vivid clarity, the explosions in the sky, and the burning houses on that night I stood outside our Anderson shelter with my father.
Even now, many years later, the sound of a siren still sends shivers down my spine.'