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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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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.
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Bernard Edwards, a retired merchant navy captain, is the author of several books on maritime subjects. He lives in Wales.
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- PublisherIsis Large Print
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 075319905X
- ISBN 13 9780753199053
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages256
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Good (ex-library). Large Print. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 248 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Library stamps etc only on endpapers, half-title page. This book is available and ready to be shipped. 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. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Military & Warfare; Britain/UK; ISBN: 075319905x. ISBN/EAN: 9780753199053. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 6676. Seller Inventory # 6676
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