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Under the Red Duster: The Merchant Navy in World War II Hardcover – January 1, 2005

by William J. Lewis (Author)
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The unsung heroes of the North Atlantic, the Arctic Seas and other Oceans during the war-torn years between 1939 and 1945, were without doubt the sailors who manned Britain's merchant ships. This book contains a collection of previously untold tales of some of the most extraordinary incidents that occurred to the ships and men who kept Britain's vital maritime lifeline open at that difficult time. It describes the horrors of destruction and survival in mid-Atlantic, how lightly-armed trawlers and tramp ships took on attacking U boats - and won - and many other portrayals of the contribution and sacrifices made by merchant seamen.
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  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Crowood Pr
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1840373830
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1840373837
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Born and raised amidst the wartime devastation in the Welsh seaport of Swansea, William J. Lewis went on to follow his family's tradition of service in the merchant navy. He started writing about the sea in 1992, researching many of the true stories related to him by his father and brother who were wartime sailors.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crowood Pr; First Edition (January 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1840373830
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1840373837
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Merchant Convoys WW2
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Many heroes of the North Atlantic, the Arctic Seas and other Oceans during the war-torn years between 1939 and 1945 have never been written about.The sailors who manned Britain's merchant ships. First hand accounts and other tales of some of the most extraordinary incidents that occurred to the ships and men who kept Britain's vital maritime lifeline open at that difficult time. This book is a testment to there will power to make a difference.

A must read for any and all naval history buffs and professionals.
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