Coastal Convoys 1939–1945: The Indestructible Highway
by Nick Hewitt
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- Paperback
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- ISBN 10
- 1526752549
- ISBN 13
- 9781526752543
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Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
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Pen & Sword Maritime, 2019 reprint. Softcover. New. Using official records from the National Archives personal accounts from the Imperial War Museum and other sources, Coastal Convoys 1939 1945: The Indestructible Highway describes Britains dependence on coastal shipping and the introduction of the convoy system in coastal waters at the outset of the war. It brings to life the hazards of the German mining offensive of 1939, the desperate battles fought in coastal waters during 1940 and 1941, and the long struggle against German air and naval forces which lasted to the end of the Second World War. Reference is also made to the important role played by coasters during the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940 and the Normandy landings in 1944.32 b/w images An expert and thoroughly researched account of the long-running battle between the slow, often unarmed coastal merchantmen and the German navy, in particular the fast E-Boats .AUTHOR: Nick Hewitt is the resident naval historian onboard HMS Belfast, the IWM's floating naval museum.pp. 244 illusts #010122 World War II Second World War Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Softcover New
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- Bookseller
- Elizabeth's Bookshops (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 65128
- Title
- Coastal Convoys 1939–1945: The Indestructible Highway
- Author
- Nick Hewitt
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1526752549
- ISBN 13
- 9781526752543
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Maritime
- Date Published
- 2019 reprint
- Pages
- 244 illusts
- Keywords
- MILITARY AND NAVAL HISTORY GENERAL incl Submarine
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About Elizabeth's Bookshops
Elizabeth's Bookshops Australia. Bookdealers since 1973.
Elizabeth's Bookshops are one of Australia's largest second-hand bookshop operations, with 4 shops on both sides of the Australian continent.
For nearly 50 years, Elizabeth's have been major dealers in second-hand and out-of-print books.
Established in 1973, Elizabeth's Bookshops are now in Perth CBD, two shops in Fremantle (WA) and King Street, Newtown (NSW).
All orders are dispatched within 1 business day from our Fremantle Warehouse.
All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle Western Australia. (7 days a week) 08 9433 3236
Click & Collect (no postage cost!) is available at all branches.
Elizabeth's Bookshops are one of Australia's largest second-hand bookshop operations, with 4 shops on both sides of the Australian continent.
For nearly 50 years, Elizabeth's have been major dealers in second-hand and out-of-print books.
Established in 1973, Elizabeth's Bookshops are now in Perth CBD, two shops in Fremantle (WA) and King Street, Newtown (NSW).
All orders are dispatched within 1 business day from our Fremantle Warehouse.
All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle Western Australia. (7 days a week) 08 9433 3236
Click & Collect (no postage cost!) is available at all branches.
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