Canadian Sea Stories: From World War II

Here are 74 original stories by a Canadian Press reporter from Halifax, London, and on the North Atlantic during World War II: stories of heroism, tragedy, daring, perseverance, and hope. These were some of the news reports that appeared in daily newspapers all across Canada. They were one of the only means of news and information for anxious Canadians back home.The stories include: All in a writer's day: Sweeping mines in the North AtlanticCalgary man dodges enemy shells at DieppeMine disposal off Canada's eastern coast: perilous and heroic missionsCanadian-built warship Nootka to be launched by Halifax womanCanadian Officer describes horrifying boiler room scene in a sinking shipIn all kinds of weather and conditions, signalmen lead the wayCanadian corvette sinks Italian submarineSurvivors rescued in blizzard from torpedo hitThe trusty corvette: Doing a tough, thankless job in the Battle of the North AtlanticEnemy torpedo almost killed himThe sinking of HMCS LOUISBOURGThey sang songs in the face of deathQuebec officer and crew help sink the Bismarck

Pagina's: 100, Paperback, Healy publications