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Merchantmen in Action: Evacuations and Landings by Merchant Ships in the Second World War
Roy V. Martin
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Description for Merchantmen in Action: Evacuations and Landings by Merchant Ships in the Second World War
Hardcover. During World War II the Merchant Navy played a vital part in evacuations from countries that were overrun. They saved over 90,000 troops from Dunkirk and went on to rescue more than 200,000 from other parts of France. They also manned salvage ships, rescue tugs and other specialist craft. This book tells the story of these achievements. Num Pages: 208 pages, 32 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 440.
During World War 2, the Merchant Navy's main task was to run the German blockade, bringing essential food, fuel and materials to a besieged nation. The civilian crews came from all parts of the Empire and beyond - more than one in six were killed. Even less is known about the part played by merchantmen in evacuations from countries that were overrun. They saved over 90,000 troops from Dunkirk and went on to rescue more than 200,000 troops and civilians from other parts of France. When Singapore fell, the Merchant Navy again helped many to escape. They moved ... Read more
During World War 2, the Merchant Navy's main task was to run the German blockade, bringing essential food, fuel and materials to a besieged nation. The civilian crews came from all parts of the Empire and beyond - more than one in six were killed. Even less is known about the part played by merchantmen in evacuations from countries that were overrun. They saved over 90,000 troops from Dunkirk and went on to rescue more than 200,000 troops and civilians from other parts of France. When Singapore fell, the Merchant Navy again helped many to escape. They moved ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Toadsmoor Road, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781550458
SKU
V9781781550458
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-5
About Roy V. Martin
Roy V. Martin joined the Merchant Navy as an apprentice in 1953. He was promoted to Third, Second and Chief Officer with United Baltic Corporation, and gained a Master's Certificate in 1962. In 1964, Martin joined Risdon Beazley as a Chief Officer/Navigator, Relief Master/Assistant Salvage Manager in 1971, Operations Manager in 1975 and General Manager in 1979. He was appointed ... Read more
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