Deep Their Grave: The Diary of a Merchant Ship and Her Crew (Paperback)

~ Tony Gyles (Author)

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Product Description

The Battle of Britain pilots in WW2 are, revered and eulogized for their courage and heroic defense of their nation. It is one thing to do battle with the enemy on equal terms, with a well equipped fighting machine, quite another to face that same enemy on a hostile ocean with little or no means to defend against an enemy attack. The unsung heroes of the Fourth Service, the Merchant Navy, have received scant recognition for their Battle of Britain--the contribution they made to keeping Britain's ocean life-lines open.

About the Author

Tony Gyles

Product Details

• Paperback: 273 pages
• Publisher: Brick Tower Books; 2 edition (June 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0953173712
• ISBN-13: 978-0953173716
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,009,180 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Top line story of life at sea in WW ll, August 24, 2001

By	Paul Edner (Cheyenne, WY) - See all my reviews

A trip back to W.W.II using the experiences of the author. As an individual whom fatefully has not been required to serve in the military, and was born to fortunate veterans of W.W.II, I have only stories and history books as tools to look back on the events of W.W.II. As this event marches further into history we loose the ones that can share the experience with such realistic and firsthand detail. While reading "Deep Their Grave" I found myself hearing the ocean waves, smelling the salt air, becoming one of the crew, feeling seasick hopless, and excited all at once; and virtually an onlooker to the degradation of war and helpless to assist in a time of need. I look forward to the author's next book.

5.0 out of 5 stars A darn fine tale, August 24, 2001

By A Customer

Deep their grave provides a riveting first-hand relationship with the crew of this WWII vessel as they experience the adventure of their lives. The plot builds a suspenseful story of historical accuracy with characters that are quite believable. The author evokes from us a respect for the mission and the courage that it took to attempt it. This book gives long overdue credit to those that gave their lives in service of country without adequate offensive or defensive capability. The ending, though a twist on the expected, is consistent with the real-life theme that permeates the situations and crises throughout the voyage. This book is hard to put down. The author has obviously lived this and has done justice to life on a ship at war.

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting novel!, February 24, 2001

By	Tamra Katz (Redondo Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Deep Their Grave is a fascinating first hand account of a great adventure. The author made me feel as if I was on the high seas, in the heart of WWII. An interesting story which pays attention to the technical details and realistic characters. I highly recommend!