The British Sailor of the Second World War

(Author) Angus Konstam
Format: Paperback
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This title tells the dramatic story of how the Royal Navy transformed ordinary citizens into first-rate and fearless sailors and navy personnel during World War II. It covers how they were recruited and trained, and how they endured life at sea in hostile waters, protecting convoys in the Atlantic, hunting submarines in the Mediterranean, and standing up to relentless air attacks in the Pacific. Told from the perspective of vivid first-hand accounts of life onboard, it reveals what it was like to be a sailor navigating, patrolling, and fighting in the largest theater of the war- the vast oceans.

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Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
56
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780747812371
Publish year:
2013
Publish date:
Oct. 10, 2013
Weight:
150 g
Dimensions:
208 x 154 x 5 mm

Angus Konstam

Angus Konstam is a prolific author known for his extensive body of work on naval history and maritime exploration. His most famous book, "Pirate: The Golden Age," is a definitive account of piracy during the 17th and 18th centuries. Konstam's engaging writing style brings history to life for readers worldwide.

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