Q Ships, Commerce Raiders and Convoys

Stearns, P: 2004 UK, hardcover with dustjacket 276 pages, with some maps and photos. This book provides an authoritative and readable account of Q ships (armed merchant vessels disguised as harmless traders), commerce raiders, and the convoy system that played a vital role in keeping Britain supplied during World War II. It also explores key aspects of naval history from the early to mid-twentieth century, focusing on the strategies and stories behind these unique naval tactics.. ISBN 9781873376843 In very good condition