Hospital Ships & Troop Transport of the First World War
- Author(s):
- Campbell McCutcheon
15th November 2015
Paperback
128
200
168
246
Campbell McCutcheon tells the story of the First World War hospital ships.
Regular Price
£19.99
Online Price:
£17.99
Availability:
Out of stock
ISBN
9781445638676
The biggest shipping loss of both world wars was the hospital ship Britannic, at almost 50,000 tons. Supposedly safe to travel the seas, many hospital ships were lost in both wars. From the smallest of motor launches through steam yachts and converted ocean liners, Campbell McCutcheon tells the story of the First World War hospital ships. Many succumbed to accidents, mines or German submarines but many also faithfully provided a vital service without loss of life or accident.
Troopships were also vital right from the very first days of the war, when ships carried the BEF across the English Channel in August 1914. Meanwhile, convoys that included many great pre-war ocean liners pressed into service were bringing Canadian and Australasian troops to the UK and France, and later American troops as well. Many would continue in service until long after the war had ended, repatriating soldiers well into 1919, and their story is also told in this beautifully illustrated book.
Troopships were also vital right from the very first days of the war, when ships carried the BEF across the English Channel in August 1914. Meanwhile, convoys that included many great pre-war ocean liners pressed into service were bringing Canadian and Australasian troops to the UK and France, and later American troops as well. Many would continue in service until long after the war had ended, repatriating soldiers well into 1919, and their story is also told in this beautifully illustrated book.
Write Your Own Review
Only registered users can write reviews. Please Sign in or create an account
Related Products
Check items to add to the cart or

The Ships of Scapa Flow
PaperbackCampbell McCutcheon
Rating:
0%
Regular Price
£15.99
Online Price:
£14.39

White Star Line
PaperbackJanette McCutcheon
Rating:
0%
Regular Price
£19.99
Online Price:
£17.99
Out of stock
Newsletter Signup
Newsletter
featured
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Tudors But Were Afraid to Ask
HardbackTerry Breverton
Rating:
0%
Regular Price
£20.00
Online Price:
£10.00
Roman Britain Through its Objects
HardbackDr Iain Ferris
Rating:
0%
Regular Price
£20.00
Online Price:
£10.00
A Year in the Life of Medieval England
HardbackToni Mount
Rating:
0%
Regular Price
£20.00
Online Price:
£10.00
The Battle for London
HardbackSimon Marsh ,Stephen Porter
Rating:
0%
Regular Price
£20.00
Online Price:
£10.00