Bibliograph

The Mathews men, seven brothers and the war against Hitler's U-boats, William Geroux

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The Mathews men, seven brothers and the war against Hitler's U-boats, William Geroux

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-375) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Mathews men

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

946345731

Responsibility statement

William Geroux

Sub title

seven brothers and the war against Hitler's U-boats

Summary

"The German U-Boat war against American merchant men was deadly and dramatic-- in World War II, the U.S. Merchant Marine had twice the fatality rate of the U.S. Navy. William Geroux has unearthed a fascinating tale of one small coastal town caught in the thick of the fight, and he tells it with a sharp reporter's eye and a real feel for the heroic men who went down to the sea in ships"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

A gift from the predators -- Born to the water -- The Devil's shovel -- Missing -- Professional survivors -- "Off Hatteras the tankers sink" -- Killing ground to battleground -- "Avoid polar bear liver" -- Catastrophe -- "Please don't tell me" -- Counterattack -- The conveyor belt -- War's end -- Legacy -- The Mathews men and women

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