Bacon, John U.
The Great Halifax Explosion: A World War I Story of Treachery, Tragedy, and Extraordinary Heroism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062666543
- author:
- Bacon, John U.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William Morrow & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.5 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Biological & Chemical Warfare
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Great Halifax Explosion: A World War I Story of Treachery, Tragedy, and Extraordinary Heroism On December 1, 1917, a munitions ship carrying a massive cargo of explosives steamed out of New York City and into the Atlantic. The Mont-Blanc, as it was known, fought its way up the coast, pursued by enemy U-boats. As it approached the port city of Halifax, its deadly cargo erupted in the most powerful explosion ever visited on a human population, save for Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The blast was followed by a devastating tsunami and a city left in ruins. Yet, amidst the tragedy, incredible stories of survival and heroism emerged from the rubble. This book tells the story of the fateful decisions that led to the disaster, the human faces of the 11,000 casualties, and the individual stories of those who risked their lives to rescue others and save thousands. The explosion had a profound impact on the world, dominating global headlines and leading to significant changes in medicine, relations between the US and Canada, and even in the field of physics.
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