Merchant Ships At War: The Falklands Experience
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Captain Roger Villar
Binding: Hardback
Published: Conway Maritime Press, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This book chronicles the vital, often overlooked, contribution of civilian vessels pressed into service during the 1982 Falklands conflict. This compelling historical account details the rapid transformation of merchant ships into troop transports, hospital ships, and supply vessels, illustrating the ingenuity and resilience required under wartime conditions. The narrative presents the logistical challenges and perilous journeys faced by these ships and their crews, offering a unique perspective on the naval campaign. It uncovers the human stories behind the maritime effort, emphasizing the bravery and sacrifice that underpinned the successful British operation.
Author: Captain Roger Villar
Binding: Hardback
Published: Conway Maritime Press, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This book chronicles the vital, often overlooked, contribution of civilian vessels pressed into service during the 1982 Falklands conflict. This compelling historical account details the rapid transformation of merchant ships into troop transports, hospital ships, and supply vessels, illustrating the ingenuity and resilience required under wartime conditions. The narrative presents the logistical challenges and perilous journeys faced by these ships and their crews, offering a unique perspective on the naval campaign. It uncovers the human stories behind the maritime effort, emphasizing the bravery and sacrifice that underpinned the successful British operation.