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Merchantmen in Action

- Evacuations and Landings by Merchant Ships in the Second World War

About Merchantmen in Action

During World War II the Merchant Navy played a vital part in evacuations from countries that were overrun. They saved over 90,000 troops from Dunkirk and went on to rescue more than 200,000 from other parts of France. They also manned salvage ships, rescue tugs and other specialist craft. This book tells the story of these achievements.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781781550458
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 208
  • Published:
  • August 22, 2012
  • Dimensions:
  • 162x240x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 440 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: September 12, 2025

Description of Merchantmen in Action

During World War II the Merchant Navy played a vital part in evacuations from countries that were overrun. They saved over 90,000 troops from Dunkirk and went on to rescue more than 200,000 from other parts of France. They also manned salvage ships, rescue tugs and other specialist craft. This book tells the story of these achievements.

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