Waves of Hate: Naval Atrocities of the Second World War - Hardcover

Tony Bridgland

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1557504393 ISBN 13: 9781557504395

Publisher: Naval Institute Press, 2002

Synopsis

Whilst researching his earlier book Sea Killers in Disguise, the author unearthed a rich stem of incidents at sea which happened during the two World Wars that shocked and surprised him. This book is the result of further in-depth study covering the Second World War. It reveals a long catalogue of atrocities perpetrated not just by Germany and Japan but, sensationally, by the British and her Allies.Thanks to Tony Bridgland's meticulous research, into a wide variety of incidents at sea, makes for vivid and compelling, if uneasy, reading Was chivalry a casualty of twentieth-century global warfare? According to this disturbing look at tragic naval incidents in World War II, the answer is yes. Drawing on official and unofficial records, personal testimony, and little-known, previously published works, Tony Bridgland catalogs atrocities perpetrated by all sides, the Allies as well as the Germans and Japanese. The author describes in gripping detail the sinking of hospital ships and neutral liners and the abandonment and gunning down of survivors. An additional chilling reminder of the cost of total war is the horrific story of the Japanese hellships. Although a sad chapter in the history of sea warfare, the book is a valuable contribution to the record and makes for compelling, if uneasy, reading.

About this title

About the Author

A successful financial advisor by profession (now retired) Tony Bridgland is an avid military historian with a nose for a good story and the ability to tell it well. Previously published works include Field Gun Jack versus The Boers and Sea Killers in Disguise.

Edition details

• Publisher: Naval Institute Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1557504393
• ISBN 13: 9781557504395
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224