The Empire Ships: A Record Of British-Built And Acquired Merchant Ships During The Second World War
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: W.H. Mitchell And L.A. Sawyer
Binding: Hardback
Published: LLP Lloyds of London Press Ltd., London, 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor scuffing to top-edge. Minor tears to DJ and some slight fading to spine.
This comprehensive historical record, The Empire Ships: Second Edition, meticulously chronicles the vast fleet of British-built and acquired merchant vessels that played a crucial role during the Second World War. It presents an exhaustive account of these ships, detailing their construction, service, and ultimate fates, offering an unparalleled resource for maritime historians and enthusiasts alike. The work illustrates the immense logistical challenges and the vital contributions of the merchant navy to the Allied war effort. With an authoritative and precise tone, it uncovers the stories behind each vessel, providing essential data and context for understanding this critical period in naval history.
Author: W.H. Mitchell And L.A. Sawyer
Binding: Hardback
Published: LLP Lloyds of London Press Ltd., London, 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor scuffing to top-edge. Minor tears to DJ and some slight fading to spine.
This comprehensive historical record, The Empire Ships: Second Edition, meticulously chronicles the vast fleet of British-built and acquired merchant vessels that played a crucial role during the Second World War. It presents an exhaustive account of these ships, detailing their construction, service, and ultimate fates, offering an unparalleled resource for maritime historians and enthusiasts alike. The work illustrates the immense logistical challenges and the vital contributions of the merchant navy to the Allied war effort. With an authoritative and precise tone, it uncovers the stories behind each vessel, providing essential data and context for understanding this critical period in naval history.