On 14 October 1939, HMS Royal Oak, one of the British navy’s top battleships, was destroyed at the Royal Navy’s main anchorage at Scapa Flow, Orkney. The audacious attack, by a German U-boat, was the first major blow against Britain of the Second World War. Over 800 lives were lost, including sailors as young as 14.
This book is a revealing account of the tragedy. Told through declassified photographs and naval records, as well as statements from survivors, it is a dramatic and moving reassessment of one of the most shattering events in British naval history.
| ISBN: | 9781788852883 |
| Publication date: | 15th September 2022 |
| Author: | Turner, David |
| Publisher: | Birlinn |
| Format: | Ebook |
| Pagination: | 144 pages |
| Genres: |
Second World War Naval forces and warfare European history |
On 14 October 1939, HMS Royal Oak, one of the British navy’s top battleships, was destroyed at the Royal Navy’s main anchorage at Scapa Flow, Orkney. The audacious attack, by a German U-boat, was the first major blow against Britain of the Second World War.
Last Dawn features in the following genres: Second World War, Naval forces and warfare, European history
Ebook. £9.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
Last Dawn was written by Turner, David and published by Birlinn
Last Dawn has 144 pages
£9.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..