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Opere di William Geroux

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William Geroux laid out for all to see just how the Merchant Marine sailed into harm's way despite the lack of support and even contempt by many to ensure that the supplies and men needed to fight on land and sea were supplied and replenished. He brought to life the men who sailed and the families that waited for their return in a beautifully wrote saga of the war. It's very hard to make historically correct history into a compelling read, but he succeeded beyond that and brought to life the story of a small community and the contribution they provided to winning World War II. For any WW II history buff this is a must read! For everyone else, this should be required reading so that the story of so many brave souls is remembered for their contribution to an allied victory. Well done Mr. Geroux and thank you for bringing this story alive and to its proper place in history!… (altro)
 
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subguy | 7 altre recensioni | Jan 28, 2024 |
Really interesting and topic is not taught much in high school. Often reads like newspaper articles, coming fast and furious.
 
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pollycallahan | 7 altre recensioni | Jul 1, 2023 |
What a surprise this book was. I had no understanding of the role the merchant marines played in WWII, I had no idea the number of ships sunk by U Boats, nor how many and how often they were right off the coast of the United States, and I definitely never knew so many of the sailors came from the small county of Mathews Virginia.
This was a fascinating book.
 
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zmagic69 | 7 altre recensioni | Mar 31, 2023 |
Well done. Although I am a fan of WW II history, it's mostly the spy stuff that catches my attention. The reviews and the recommendation by the author of Boys in the Boat brought this to my attention so I gave it a try. I'm glad I did. I knew nothing about the u- boats and their attacks on the US coast and the story of the merchant marine and their ill treatment at the hands of the government and the head of the Navy at the time was disheartening.
 
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PattyLee | 7 altre recensioni | Dec 14, 2021 |

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2
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287
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½ 3.7
Recensioni
9
ISBN
19

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