The Thames at war
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Thames Discovery Programme, author.
Published
Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword History, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2020.
ISBN
152676802X, 9781526768025
Physical Desc
xi, 208 pages : chiefly illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 24 cm
Status
GRAND COULEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
940.534 MILNE
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940.534 MILNE
1 available
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GRAND COULEE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 940.534 MILNE | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Barges -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century.
Boats and boating -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century.
Bridges -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century.
Docks -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century.
Floods -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century.
London (England) -- History -- Bombardment, 1940-1945.
Nonfiction novels.
Pictorial works.
Ships -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 -- England -- London -- Pictorial works.
Boats and boating -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century.
Bridges -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century.
Docks -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century.
Floods -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century.
London (England) -- History -- Bombardment, 1940-1945.
Nonfiction novels.
Pictorial works.
Ships -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 -- England -- London -- Pictorial works.
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Published
Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword History, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2020.
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
152676802X, 9781526768025
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Between 1940 and 1945 London suffered 101 daylight and 253 night-time air raids from the Luftwaffe and V1 and V2's. There were 80,000 fatalities or serious injuries and appalling devastation. Well documented as these horrific events are, there was another major threat - the all too real possibility of widespread flooding whenever the Nazi onslaught breached the Thames' river defences. This superbly researched and illustrated book describes the vital role and unsung achievements of the London County Council emergency repair teams ably led by Chief Engineer Thomas Peirson Frank. Three rapid response units were formed and, in the event, undertook repairs to over 100 breaches of the flood defences, thus saving the Capital from drowning. We also learn of the fate of London's docks and bridges and of the ships, boats and barges lost in the estuary and tideway. This fascinating account has been compiled by the Thames Discovery Programme team and, 80 years on, pays tribute to the non-combatants who kept the major port running and saved London.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Milne, G. (2020). The Thames at war . Pen & Sword History, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Milne, Gustav.. 2020. The Thames At War. Pen & Sword History, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Milne, Gustav.. The Thames At War Pen & Sword History, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Milne, Gustav.. The Thames At War Pen & Sword History, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2020.
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