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Non-Combatants
Sequel to 'Westbound, Warbound', this is the continuing saga of life in the British Navy during World War Two. Andy Holt has joined the Quilla at the last minute, and has much on his mind - his girlfriend is pregnant, yet he will be on a ten-week tour into dangerous waters, where U-boats will make life anything but tranquil.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
Alexander Fullerton
65 books30 followersAlexander Fullerton (1924–2008) was a British author of naval and other fiction. Born in 1924 in Suffolk and brought up in France, he was a cadet during the years 1938-1941 at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth from the age of thirteen. He went to sea serving first in the battleship Queen Elizabeth in the Mediterranean, and spent the rest of the war at sea - mostly under it, in submarines.
Fullerton's first novel SURFACE! sold over 500,000 copies. Then he worked on the 9-volume Nicholas Everard series that made his reputation.
Series:
* Nicholas Everard Saga
* Rosie Ewing
Source: Wikipedia
Fullerton's first novel SURFACE! sold over 500,000 copies. Then he worked on the 9-volume Nicholas Everard series that made his reputation.
Series:
* Nicholas Everard Saga
* Rosie Ewing
Source: Wikipedia
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July 20, 2018
Really good read
This book gives the reader a good perspective on what the early years of WW II was like for the merchant marine. These men were the only hope of England when the Kriegsmarine was trying to starve them into submission. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
This book gives the reader a good perspective on what the early years of WW II was like for the merchant marine. These men were the only hope of England when the Kriegsmarine was trying to starve them into submission. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
May 22, 2018
Interesting book never, read about the merchant service At war in 1940s
This is a different part of the north Atlantic war , brings a whole new perspective on just sailing on and letting the Navy do the work however the sailors had their trials and troubles too
This is a different part of the north Atlantic war , brings a whole new perspective on just sailing on and letting the Navy do the work however the sailors had their trials and troubles too
April 26, 2020
Reality
A study in the harsh reality that was the Atlantic supply run in the earliest years of the WWII scene. The hint that the US could have sides with the Nazi,a something of a surprise. although every nation has its share of opinions!
A study in the harsh reality that was the Atlantic supply run in the earliest years of the WWII scene. The hint that the US could have sides with the Nazi,a something of a surprise. although every nation has its share of opinions!
May 17, 2016
The day to day workings of a vessel including whilst on war time convoy duty are impressive. The romantic segments however are a bit ordinary.
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