A reconstruction, in words and pictures, of the Allied air campaign against Nazi Germany during World War II. It documents the Anglo-American day-night bombing offensive, with contemporary photographs and interviews of those who took part.
Jack Currie Books
Jack Currie was a British author whose works focused on the Second World War. Following the war, he worked in civil defence and became a prolific writer, contributing to the historical record of the conflict. His writings delved into the complexities of wartime, often from the perspective of those who directly experienced it. He explored themes of courage, camaraderie, and resilience in the face of adversity. Currie's literary contribution lies in his ability to bring historical events to life through compelling narratives.
Using diaries, letters, journals, memoirs, prose and poetry the authors present a brutal but realistic portrait of the lives of the men who fought and died beneath the Atlantic during World War II. It is a story of extreme mental and physical endurance, fear, resilience and heroism.
Without the merchant navies of Britain, Cana da and the USA the British would not have survived even a fe w weeks of war. In words and pictures this book honours the mariners who faced danger day after day to bring essential s upplies to Britain. '