Defensively-armed Merchant Ships and Submarine Warfare

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This detailed study of the use of defensively armed merchant ships during World War II offers a fascinating look at the tactics and strategies employed by the Allied powers to counter German submarine attacks. Author Alexander Pearce Higgins offers a comprehensive overview of this little-known aspect of the war, and provides a detailed analysis of the successes and failures of the various approaches. A must-read for anyone interested in naval history and the Second World War.

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