The Hebrides at War - Brossura

Hughes, Mike

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ISBN 10: 1841581437 ISBN 13: 9781841581439

Casa editrice: Birlinn Ltd, 2011

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The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest and toughest battle of the Second World War, and for the course of it, the Western Highlands and islands of Scotland represented the front line. From 1939 to 1945, places like Oban, Tobermory, Tiree, Benbecula and Stornoway were important strategic bases and training centers for both the RAF and navy as they sought to protect vital Atlantic convoys from the German U-boat threat. Over many years of dedicated research, Mike Hughes has brought together both the photographs and memories of the men and women who served and lived in Oban and the Hebrides during World War Two. Gathered from around the world, the book forms a fascinating and unique record of the events, tragedies, landscapes and people of the war years in the west of Scotland.

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L'autore:

Mike Hughes is a well known authority on WWII history in the Hebridean islands. He has participated in discussions and presentations for the Islands Book Trust and the BBC. He lives in Glasgow.

Product Description:

This title tells the story of Oban and the Hebrides in World War II from the author's private photograph collection of this period. Included are first-hand accounts from military and civilians of U-boat attacks, convoy attacks, gathering, training and repairs and the preparation for D-day.

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