The Fourth Service by John Slader

The Fourth Service by John Slader

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Tells the story of the merchant fleet during World War II, the non-fighting service in which 32,000 men died, yet whose essential role has never been fully appreciated. Action seen by merchantment and their crews is told with insight, from the early days of war to victory on the Rhine.

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The Fourth Service by John Slader

Tells the story of the merchant fleet during World War II, the non-fighting service in which 32,000 men died, yet whose essential role has never been fully appreciated. Action seen by merchantment and their crews is told with insight, from the early days of war to the day of victory on the Rhine, the complete operation of the fleet is examined, with vivid accounts of the horrific losses undegone, the heroism of the crews and the sacrificies endured.
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ISBN 13 9780709048480
ISBN 10 0709048483
Title The Fourth Service
Author John Slader
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Year published 1994-02-28
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.