Chapman, A. J.
The War of the Motor Gun Boats: One Man's Personal War at Sea with the Coastal Forces, 1943-1945
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399020084
- author:
- Chapman, A. J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Maritime
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16 x 1.4 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The War of the Motor Gun Boats: One Man's Personal War at Sea with the Coastal Forces, 1943-1945 by A J Chapman. In November 1940, Tony Chapman witnessed the devastating firestorm that ravaged Southampton's historic High Street. This traumatic event sparked his determination to join up and fight back against Nazi Germany. As a young man, he enlisted in the Navy and soon found himself on board a Motor Gun Boat, Telegraphist Tony Chapman was involved in an epic engagement with E-boats. Life on these small ships was marked by danger and camaraderie. The flotilla operated in the Mediterranean and Aegean, playing a key role in the Allied efforts in this often-neglected theater. Daily life is vividly described, from the challenges of operating in harsh environments to the moments of triumph when the Motor Gun Boats showed the flag. The culmination of their efforts came in 1945, when Tony's boat, ML838, took the surrender of the Island of Kos. This remarkable story fills an important gap in the literature of the Second World War, offering a unique perspective on the Coastal Forces' role in the war at sea.
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