Fighting Commodores explains how terrifyingly close Britain came to running out of vital imported supplies, without which she would have been unable to continue fighting, during the Second World War. Thanks, however, to a group of retired senior Naval Officers, who returned to sea in the role of Convoy Commanders, the tide was slowly turned. Alan Burn, author of the highly successful Fighting Captain tells the full story of these colourful but hitherto unsung heroes for the first time. Key Selling Points: *The first book to describe in detail the work of the merchant navy during the Second World War
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Fighting Commodores explains how terrifyingly close Britain came to running out of vital imported supplies, without which she would have been unable to continue fighting, during the Second World War. Thanks, however, to a group of retired senior Naval Officers, who returned to sea in the role of Convoy Commanders, the tide was slowly turned. Alan Burn, author of the highly successful Fighting Captain tells the full story of these colourful but hitherto unsung heroes for the first time. Key Selling Points: *The first book to describe in detail the work of the merchant navy during the Second World War
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Vendeur : WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur rev9843002056
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Vendeur : MusicMagpie, Stockport, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine. N° de réf. du vendeur CHL10874503
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR003681873
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Vendeur : MW Books, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 262 p., [16]p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects; World War, (1939-1945) Naval operations, British. Merchant marine Great Britain History. Genre; Illustrated. 3 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 330292
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Vendeur : MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlande
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 262 p., [16]p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects; World War, (1939-1945) Naval operations, British. Merchant marine Great Britain History. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 330292
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Vendeur : Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australie
Hard Cover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. 262 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. N° de réf. du vendeur 228112
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Vendeur : BookLovers of Bath, Peasedown St. John, BATH, Royaume-Uni
Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Condition Notes: A little spotting to the edges of the text block; First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over blue boards with gilt titles to the spine; Measures 9½" x 6¼" (0.8 kg); pp 262; Index; Cover art by Roni Wilkinson; Contains: Black & white photographs; Maps; List of sources; Glossary; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #183095 ||. N° de réf. du vendeur 183095
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Vendeur : Military History Books, Weymouth, DORSE, Royaume-Uni
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The role of the Convoy Commodore of World War II. He was the man, often a retired admiral or senior merchant marine captain, who commanded the groups of merchant ships crossing the oceans in WWII in the face of U-Boat and Luftwaffe threats. These men and their brave crews faced the carnage of the Nazi 'Wolf-Pack' attacks and shepherded their charges safely through the North Atlantic and the Arctic Seas. (Published: 1999) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0850525047) (Pagination: 262pp, 16 ills, source notes, index) (Condition: New) UL-XXXXXX. N° de réf. du vendeur 28131-01
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Vendeur : Excalibur Books, Penzance, Royaume-Uni
Cloth. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Detailed account. Includes Coastal Convoys, Liberty Ships, the Oil Crisis, and much more. Illustrated with a few B&W photos. 9 1/2" Tall, 262 Pages, 580g. No inscriptions. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. N° de réf. du vendeur 017881
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