Escort Commander (Captain Frederic John Walker-the Man Who Helped Free the Atlantic of the U-Boat Menace) (Original Title: Walker R.N. ) (Illustrated Edition)
Escort Commander (Captain Frederic John Walker-the Man Who Helped Free the Atlantic of the U-Boat Menace) (Original Title: Walker R.N. ) (Illustrated Edition)
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Very good. Dust jacket in good condition. Book club edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Dust jacket now in protective mylar. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Good. Dust jacket in acceptable condition. Book club edition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. Pages are clean. Binding is secure. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Good in good dust jacket. Pencil erasure residue on fep. DJ has some wear, soiling, and chips. [18], 202, [4] p. Includes: illustrations, maps. Originally published as Walker R.N. From Wikipedia: "Captain Frederic John Walker CB, DSO & Three Bars (3 June 1896 9 July 1944) was the most successful anti-submarine warfare commander during the Battle of the Atlantic. Walker received a command in October 1941, taking control of the 36th Escort Group, commanding from the sloop Stork. The escort group comprised two sloops and six corvettes. His first chance to test his innovative methods against the U-boat menace came in December when his group escorted Convoy HG 76 (32 ships). During the journey five U-boats were sunk, four by Walker's group, including U-574 which was rammed by Walker's own ship. This is described as the first true Allied convoy victory in the Battle of the Atlantic. He was given the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) on 6 January 1942. Walker's group succeeded in sinking at least three more U-boats during his tenure as commander of the 36th Group. He was awarded the first Bar to his DSO in July 1942."
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Very good. Book club edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Erstwhile owner's bookplate on front endpaper; interior pages absent any extraneous marks. Gutter code: K49. New mylar added to ensure future enjoyment. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
