"British Submarines at War 1939-1945" by Alastair Mars 1971 1st/1st HC/DJ WWII

Description: "British Submarines at War 1939-1945" was written by Alastair Mars and published by the Naval Institute Press in 1971. This is a hardcover, first edition, first printing of this absorbing 256-page first-person account of British submarine actions during World War II, featuring black-and-white photographs and battle maps from the European and Pacific theaters. The original price more than half-a-century ago, as shown on the dustjacket front flap, was $10.00. From the dustjacket blurb: “‘His sweeping and masterly account of stirring times.’ Thus does Vice-Admiral John Roxburgh, the present Flag Officer Submarines, sum up Alastair Mars’ presentation of this epic in the annals of human conflict. “To quote the author's own words—‘It can truthfully be said that never in the long history of war has any armed force been subjected to such destruction, year after year, and yet survived to inflict upon its enemies losses out of all proportion to the size of this small band of British submariners and their friends.’ “This experienced and forthright author has portrayed a subject of immense complexity in clearcut and objective style, yet with a feeling and authenticity which could be attained only by one who himself took part. “This is living history, projected with clarity and precision from a general background of the well-known campaigns and great political events which have played their part in the life and demise of the British Empire during this century. But it is more than history; for Alastair Mars has not only brought to life the men he knew as friends but has spun for the living a saga of immortality in the face of death and an inspiration for all in adversity who know their cause to be just. “While clearly depicting the problems of our wartime submariners, both British and Allied, the Author writes unemotionally of actual events whether triumphant or disastrous; but his criticisms, although balanced, are terse and to the point. Being a graduate of the Naval Staff College, Alastair Mars is further qualified by having held an unusual succession of keenly sought appointments during his distinguished service career, including his brilliant command of the submarine Unbroken; but, as Admiral Roxburgh states in the foreword, his views are frequently controversial.” About the author, from the dustjacket rear-cover blurb: “This dedicated stormy petrel of the maritime scene is known to both seamen and readers the world over; for his works of fiction have been published in Australia and the United States of America, while some books have been translated into French, Danish and Portuguese. The present work is his eleventh and, with its publication, the total sales of Alastair Mars’ books in all editions is expected to pass the million-mark. He is married to 'Bunty' Colquhoun, who is as well known in Scotland as her husband is at sea.”The book is in fine, collectible condition, with no torn or bent pages, no scratches, stains or inscriptions, no remainder marks, no price-clipping, no ex-library, no book club edition, no flaws of any sort. It is as new, but with a United States Naval Institute ex libris pasted to the inside front board (see seventh photo). The dustjacket is in equally fine shape and is protected in a clear and removable archival cover. Please see the photos for a fuller description and author profile.BLK BOX 56PLEASE SEE THE OTHER TITLES NOW LISTED IN MY EBAY STORE: DISTANT VOYAGE BOOKSPAYPAL PREFERREDWill combine shipping.All items are well packed and are normally mailed within two days of payment being received.My 100% feedback rating is valuable to me. If you are satisfied with a transaction, please leave feedback and I will do the same.Questions welcome. Additional photographs on request.Note: Scrolling through my listings will locate books in these and many other categories:Animals; Art & Architecture; Biography; Children’s; Collecting & Collectibles; Entertainment, Film & Theater; Fiction; Food & Drink; Gardening; History; Military; Music; Natural History; Nautical; Photography; Science & Technology; Travel; Space; Sports; Transportation. New Listings added almost daily.

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Location: Yorba Linda, California

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