A ‘good walk makes one feel good when he just takes his time’: the East Anglian countryside and USAAF personnel during the Second World War

Gregory, D. (2024) A ‘good walk makes one feel good when he just takes his time’: the East Anglian countryside and USAAF personnel during the Second World War. Landscapes. ISSN 1466-2035

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Abstract

Engagement with nature has been used for a long time to promote and support mental and physical health. Horticultural therapy and outdoor activities have also been used to treat and support military veterans. In this article, the author explores the impact the East Anglian countryside had on personnel of the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) during the Second World War. It is clear from letters written by USAAF personnel back home that the East Anglian countryside provided an opportunity to escape from the emotional stress caused by the war and being away from home.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	This is an author accepted manuscript of a published on 9th December 2024 by Taylor & Francis in Landscapes. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy.
Divisions:	School of Humanities
Depositing User:	Derwin Gregory
Date Deposited:	25 Oct 2024 09:05
Last Modified:	13 Dec 2024 11:51
URI:	https://bgro.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/1170

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