Untold Stories of Small Boats at War : Coastal Forces Veterans Remember by Harold Pickles A/Ldg Seaman D.S.M. (compiler) - 1994

The Pentland Press Ltd, Durham, 1994. First Edition. Black Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. gilt titles spine; illustrated by b/w. photo's. & drawngs; "This is a collection of anecdotes, articles and stories from the newsletter of the Coastal Forces Veterans' Association. The bravery, comradeship and humour of these men is here for all to see as they tell of their part in defending the seas around Great Britain from the might of Hitler's war machine. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, but never less than authentic, the testimonies of this unique body of men highlight the achievements of the Royal Navy Light Coastal Service, so often overlooked in the past. As their stories unfold, we gain a true picture of what life was like on board the small wooden vessels as the veterans finally claim their rightful place in the annals of naval history." A clean copy in a price-intact dustjacket. 232 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; Royal Navy Light Coastal Forces; Second World War; Maritime; Britain/UK; 1940s; Ships & the Sea. ISBN: 185821176X. ISBN/EAN: 9781858211763. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: HST00037. . 9781858211763