COASTAL CONVOYS 1939-1945/INDESTRUCTIBLE HIGHWAY Delai:3 semaines PSB553

This book describes Britain's dependence on coastal shipping and the introduction of the convoy system in caoastal waters at the outset of the war. It bring 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 wich lasted to the end of the Second World War. The heroes of the hour were the crews of these often unarmed vessels and the author draws on many personal accounts. The important role played by coasters during the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940 and the Normandy landings in 1944 is also covered.