The Hebrides at War by Mike Hughes

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The Hebrides at War by Mike Hughes

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Summary

A collection of photographs of the key west coast bases in Scotland during World War 2. The Hebrides were an important but little known theatre of the war and the photographs are accompanied by first-hand accounts of U-boat attacks, convoy attacks and the preparation for D-Day, from both military and civilian sources.

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The Hebrides at War by Mike Hughes

This title tells the story of Oban and the Hebrides in World War II from the author's private photograph collection of this period. Included are first-hand accounts from military and civilians of U-boat attacks, convoy attacks, gathering, training and repairs and the preparation for D-day.

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Mike Hughes is a well known authority on WWII history in the Hebridean islands. He has participated in discussions and presentations for the Islands Book Trust and the BBC. He lives in Glasgow.

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ISBN 13 9781841581439
ISBN 10 1841581437
Title The Hebrides at War
Author Mike Hughes
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2011-04-18
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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