Quiet Heroes,The:British Merchant Seamen - Hardcover

Edwards, Bernard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0753199041 ISBN 13: 9780753199046

Publisher: Reminiscence Large Print, 2004

Synopsis

Churchill recognised the U-Boat presence in the Atlantic as the main menace that almost brought Britain to her knees. The maintenance of trading links with the outside world was absolutely critical - not just for vital war supplies but for the sustenance of the civil population. This task fell on the shoulders of the extraordinarily brave merchant sailors manning the defenceless vessels that were targeted by the U-Boats. The merchant seamen lived under constant threat of being torpedoed without warning. They knew that their chances of survival in the freezing Atlantic were minimal, even if not killed by explosion and fire. Bernard Edwards convincingly redresses what he feels is the lack of recognition for their contribution to the ultimate allied victory; the successful outcome of the Battle of the Atlantic.

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About the Author

Captain Bernard Edwards spent 37 years at sea with the Merchant Navy commanding ships trading worldwide. On retirement he settled in South West Wales to pursue his second career as a Naval historian. His knowledge of the sea and ships has enabled him to write a series of internationally recognised works.

About this edition

• Publisher: Reminiscence Large Print
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0753199041
• ISBN 13: 9780753199046
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256