Quiet Heroes,The:British Merchant Seamen: British Merchant Seamen at War (Reminiscence) - Hardcover

Edwards, Bernard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0753199041 ISBN 13: 9780753199046

Publisher: Reminiscence Large Print, 2004

Synopsis

The men of Britain's Merchant Navy, although unarmed civilians going about their normal business, were the first to be involved in the war against Nazi Germany. For almost six years they faced their own private hell of torpedoes, bombs, shells and mines, all the while fending off their old arch-enemy the sea. The price they paid was horrendous - 2,246 ships lost, 29,180 men killed and countless maimed or wounded. This book tells the story of just a few of these Quiet Heroes.

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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.

Synopsis

The men of Britain's Merchant Navy, although unarmed civilians going about their lawful business, were the first to be involved with the enemy in the World War II. This text tells the story of just a few of these quiet heroes.

About this edition

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