Ralph Segman (38 results)
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Atlanta
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.
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Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 10586078. 1781446395. 6/14/2026 2:13:15 PM.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. Dustjacket does have some shelfwear. Inside pages are clean. ; 5.25 X 1 X 8.25 inches; 304 pages.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is the enthralling and, at times, harrowing account of one of the greatest and most heroic naval battles of World War II. On 28th October 1940 HMS Jervis Bay, an ancient cargo ship armed with a small number of obsolete guns, set out to escort 37 freighters and tankers across the North S…ea.Unexpectedly discovered by the Admiral Scheer, one of Germany's most feared pocket battleships, the Jervis Bay captain immediately dispersed convoy HX84 to hide in the twilight of a rising winter storm. Outgunned and with no hope of survival, Captain Fegen and over 190 of the 256 Jervis Bay crew nevertheless then sacrificed themselves as they took the battle to the enemy in a one-sided duel with the Admiral Scheer, as they fought to secure the safe passage of the ships in their charge.This sacrificial battle is fully placed in both its contemporary naval and political contexts and includes graphic descriptions of battle scenes and action aboard the ships, together with the harrowing aftermath as men struggled to survive in the icy seas. Personal stories are recounted for the first time, depicting courage and resourcefulness beyond the call of duty. For his valour, Captain Fegen was posthumously awarded Britain's only Victoria Cross for convoy defence.Fully researched and written to enthral, the reader is taken directly to the heart of the action. Graphic battle scenes and tales of heroism will appeal to military historians and avid readers of adventure stories alike. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Seller: Kisselburg Military Books, Potomac, MD, U.S.A.Kisselburg Military Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. very nice copy.
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Seller: Jackson Street Booksellers, Omaha, NE, U.S.A.Jackson Street Booksellers
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine copy in hardcover with fine jacket.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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hardcover. Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. Illus. 8vo, red boards, d.w. one page lightly soiled in right margin. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, (2004). Book Club Edition. Very good.
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Seller: Gold Country Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.Gold Country Books
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. New. Pristine, unmarked. Gripping account of what occurred in the North Atlantic in November, 1940, when a convoy escorted by an old cargo ship with a few guns bolted to its decks, was suddenly confronted by a mighty German pocket battleship. Illus., 16 pages of photographs…and maps. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.
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Paperback. Condition: New. In 1940 Captain Fegen of the antiquated HMS Jervis Bay was escorting 37 freighters and tankers across the North Sea when they unexpectedly encountered the Admiral Scheer, a vastly superior German ship. The authors explain how Fegen ordered the dispersal of the convoy, which disappeared into the twiligh…t amid a rising storm, and engaged in a doomed fight to save them.
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Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, , United KingdomBahamut Media
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Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.
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Seller: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, United KingdomCotswold Internet Books
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Condition: Used - Very Good. VG paperback. Reprint. Nice tidy copy. Spine not creased; pages appear clean; binding tight.
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Seller: Elder Books, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, United KingdomElder Books
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 8VO. Card cover. 256 pages. illustrations. overall, near fine copy. extra postage may apply to overseas orders. all orders are packaged in a sturdy book box.
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Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, , United KingdomBrit Books
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Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every litera…ry palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Published by Naval Institute Press, (2004). 0 2004
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Seller: D. Richards, Bookman, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A.D. Richards, Bookman
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Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, , United KingdomChiron Media
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United KingdomRia Christie Collections
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- First Edition
Seller: True Oak Books, Highland, NY, U.S.A.True Oak Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition; First Printing. 5.25 X 1 X 8.25 inches; 268 pages; minor to light foxing on the exterior edges of textblock. Moderate to heavy foxing inside the DJ (invisible from the outside). Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. ; - Yo…ur satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
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Seller: Nugget Box (PBFA), Stafford, United KingdomNugget Box (PBFA)
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Light wear to the book, cover, edges and corners. Internally Very Good - Quick flick through pages could not see any issues, clean and tidy copy in tight binding, A Very Good personal copy. ** 591g ** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can k…eep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed.
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Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United KingdomGreatBookPricesUK
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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Seller: Zardoz Books, Westbury, WILTS, United KingdomZardoz Books
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Condition: new. new Crecy Publishing 2010 trade paperback book In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.
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- First Edition
Seller: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.Ground Zero Books, Ltd.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. First Printing [Stated]. Format is approximately 5 inches by 8.25 inches. xii, [2], 270, [4] pages. Illustrations. Maps. Diagrams. Notes. Bibliography. Index. Gerald L. Duskin spent twelve years researching the Jervis Bay story in Europe and North America before…his death in 2002. Ralph Segman, a longtime journalist, was news editor of Science News and managing editor of Technology Review before his retirement. The authors deliver a stirring account of one of the greatest David-and-Goliath stories in the annals of sea fights: the sacrificial defense of a British convoy by its escort Jervis Bay against Admiral Scheer, one of Germany's most feared warships. The extraordinary engagement received front-page treatment when it occurred in November 1940, but tales like this are often lost in the great kaleidoscope of World War II, where watershed events tend to overshadow smaller encounters. This is a story of such courage and resourcefulness, however, that it deserves to be remembered by today's students of history. The book combines an incredible amount of facts with gripping prose to recapture what happened in the North Atlantic when a convoy, escorted by an old cargo ship with a few obsolete guns bolted to her decks, was suddenly confronted by a mighty pocket battleship. It dramatically recounts how the Jervis Bay captain signaled his thirty-seven freighters and tankers to scatter and aimed his ship at full speed straight for the Scheer with its six big guns. It explains how this charge-of-the-light-brigade tactic allowed most of the other ships to escape into the deepening twilight and mounting winter storm and how sixty-five of the 256 men aboard the Jervis Bay managed to survive on rafts. For a full appreciation of the significance of what took place, battle scenes cover the action aboard several ships, including Admiral Scheer, and separate chapters put the battle in context with contemporary naval and political events. For his valor, the captain was posthumously awarded Britain's only Victoria Cross for convoy defense.
