The Far Distant Ships, first published in 1950, recounts the often overlooked but vital contribution made by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to the Allied victory in World War II. Especially critical in protecting the endless convoys crossing the North Atlantic from the US to Great Britain, the Canadian navy used its limited men and ships to their utmost. Their resourcefulness was also reflected in their development of the corvette, a small convoy escort ship, built in Canadian shipyards, that proved to be one of the most effective antisubmarine vessels of the war. The RCN also served important roles in Allied landings in North Africa, Italy, and Normandy. Illustrated throughout with photographs, maps, and figures; and an appendix details principal ships of the RCN and their commanders, and other organizational details.
By:
Joseph Schull Imprint: IngramSpark Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 30mm
Weight: 667g ISBN:9781088163825 ISBN 10: 1088163823 Pages: 582 Publication Date:25 May 2023 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
