Quiet Heroes

British Merchant Seamen at War, 1939-1945

Autor*innen

• Bernard Edwards

Parameter

• 190 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Sachliteratur
• Weltgeschichte
• Zweiter Weltkrieg

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Focusing on the British Merchant Navy during the Atlantic campaigns from 1939 to 1945, this book explores its crucial contributions and challenges faced during World War II. It highlights the strategic importance of merchant shipping in supporting military operations and sustaining supply lines, while also delving into personal stories of bravery and resilience among the sailors. The narrative provides insight into the maritime warfare of the era, emphasizing the often-overlooked sacrifices made by the Merchant Navy.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Einband: Paperback