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Lifeline Across the Sea

Categorie	WO II
Boeknummer	#375466
Titel	Lifeline Across the Sea: Mercy Ships of the Second World War and their Repatriation Missions
Auteur	Williams, David L.
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	The History Press
Jaar van uitgave	2015
ISBN10	075096135X
ISBN13	9780750961356
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, illustrated with photographs in colour and b/w, 8vo.
Samenvatting	Behind the scenes during the Second World War, agreements were negotiated for the safe exchange and repatriation of wounded or gravely ill prisoners, "Protected Personnel', diplomats, civilians and alien internees, a little-known dimension of the war. Conducted under the oversight of the International Red Cross and through neutral intermediaries, exchanges were arranged individually between Allied nations and the Axis belligerents. A group of some 50 ships, many in special livery, were uniquely engaged in this highly dangerous work, sailing through hostile waters alone and undefended, and conspicuously illuminated at night. Constantly at risk of attack by submarine and aircraft, their safety depended on the transmission, receipt and observance of "safe passage' commands to the armed units in their paths. This book describes these special ships and details the exchange missions they took part in.
Pagina's	158
Conditie	Nieuw
Prijs	€ 8,50

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