First published in 1945, this now classic account of the fight for control of the English Channel and the southern North Sea is told by Sir Peter Scott, a MTB commander, who saw action throughout World War II. More than a memoir, his book tells the whole story of the small ships and their legendary crews during fierce encounters with the Germans. The bravery of the crews of these small ships became legendary and the casualties that were suffered during brief and fierce encounters were horrific.
Language
English
Pages
234
Format
Hardcover
Release
January 01, 1945
ISBN 13
9781591140412
The Battle of the Narrow Seas: The History of the Light Coastal Forces in the Channel & North Sea, 1939-1945
First published in 1945, this now classic account of the fight for control of the English Channel and the southern North Sea is told by Sir Peter Scott, a MTB commander, who saw action throughout World War II. More than a memoir, his book tells the whole story of the small ships and their legendary crews during fierce encounters with the Germans. The bravery of the crews of these small ships became legendary and the casualties that were suffered during brief and fierce encounters were horrific.