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1973 Blue Star Line At War 1939-45 by Taffrail Military Maritime History Book

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1973 Blue Star Line At War 1939-45 by Taffrail Military Maritime History Book

Blue Star Line At War 1939-45
By Taffrail
Published by W Foulsham & Co Ltd: London 1973 1st Edition

" Blue Star Line at War 1939-45 is a compelling maritime wartime narrative written by "Taffrail," the pen name of Captain Taprell Dorling, a distinguished Royal Navy officer and naval historian. Rather than a general history of the Second World War, the book focuses closely on the experiences of a single shipping company, the Blue Star Line, whose vessels and crews played a vital role in sustaining Britain's lifelines at sea. Drawing heavily on first-hand accounts and official records, Dorling recounts convoy duty, enemy action, sinkings, and survival with clarity and restraint, giving voice to the merchant seamen who faced constant danger far from the headlines.

Originally conceived as a tribute rather than a conventional academic history, the work carries strong emotional weight, underscored by the stark losses suffered by the company—both ships and lives—during nearly six years of conflict. The 1973 first edition from W. Foulsham & Co. presents the narrative in a well-produced volume, reflecting post-war efforts to properly recognise the Merchant Navy's contribution and sacrifice. This book will particularly appeal to collectors of maritime history, Second World War enthusiasts, and readers with an interest in merchant shipping, naval warfare, and the lived experiences of seamen during wartime."

Minor wear and fading to dust jacket. Cover in good order. Pages typically clean, crisp and bright. Neat prior owner label as shown. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 22.5cm x 14.5cm x 2.5cm - 159 Pages + Index + Foldout Map

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Minor wear and fading to dust jacket. Cover in good order. Pages typically clean, crisp and bright. Neat prior owner label as shown. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Taffrail
Publisher: W Foulsham & Co Ltd: London
Year Printed: 1973
Sub-subject: Maritime