Men of the Mendi

Shepherd, B: 2017 South Africa, softcover, 314 pages. A well-researched account of the tragic sinking of the SS Mendi during World War I, which resulted in the death of over 600 South African men, mostly black troops from the South African Native Labour Corps. The Mendi sank near the Isle of Wight in the English channel. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the incident, including the inquiry and apparent cover-up, while also preserving the stories of the men who perished and the survivors who ensured their comrades' bravery would not be forgotten. ISBN 9781928359053 In very good condition