War at Sea

Harris, C.J.: 1991 Ashanti South Africa, hardcover 356 pages, with photos. War at Sea South African Maritime Operations during World War II is an English language study by C J Harris on the role of South African naval and merchant shipping forces in the Second World War, covering convoy escort, anti submarine work, minelaying, minesweeping and support operations around the African coasts and beyond. Based on official records and veterans’ accounts it gives a detailed overview of ships units and campaigns in which South Africans were involved and places their contribution to the Allied war effort at sea in a broader strategic context. ISBN 9781874800163 In very good condition