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Fourth Service: Merchantmen at War 1939-45 Paperback – January 1, 1995

by John Slader (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
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Here at last is the true story of the merchant fleet during World War II, the non-fighting service in which 32,000 men died, yet whose essential role has never been fully appreciated. The author, himself a member of the service from 1941-47, relates the stories of merchantmen and their crews with unique insight. From the early days of the war to the day of victory on the Rhine, through combined operations in the Mediterranean and at Normandy, the complete operation of the fleet is examined, with vivid accounts of the horrific losses undergone, the heroism of the crews and the sacrifices endured to ensure that Britain received its essential supplies of food, oil, and raw materials.
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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    Ibooks
  3. Publication date
    January 1, 1995
  4. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1899694455
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1899694457
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ibooks; New Ed edition (January 1, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1899694455
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1899694457
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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CaptJake
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for a full Understanding of WWII
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2015
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The least known and the most important asset to winning a global war. It takes something like 20 people to support each front like troop. These men got the goods \ supplies through despite untold hard ships. This book helps a person understand the "Fourth Service " a must read!!
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R. Plut
4.0 out of 5 stars British focused
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2015
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Focused entirely on Britain's Merchantmen. When other Allies are mentioned at all (Dutch, American, Polish, etc.) it's framed in a way of, 'They were there, but WE carried the day'. Still, I enjoyed reading it.
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Paul Lehto
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2015
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Was more on British Merchant Marines
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k.atkinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2018
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good
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J. Bateman
4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2013
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Very interesting story of the war at sea told in a very matter of fact format.A huge amount of research has gone into this publication creating a valuable record of events.
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Perry
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2014
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Very good arrived safley
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Stephen
2.0 out of 5 stars heavy going
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2013
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far to factual , needs a more personel touch . The book as been very well researched so its a book for die hards.
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