- Paperback: 444 pages
- Publisher: Matador (1 Aug 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1904744257
- ISBN-13: 978-1904744252
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.8 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 673,284 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Vivid descriptions with meticulous attention to fascinating detail and considerable humour" Ships Monthly"An excellent story of the times, and well worth its shelf space, at a very modest cost... clear, logical and straightforward, with a staggering amount of background research"The Northern Mariner"[An] excellent autobiography ... vivid descriptions with meticulous attention to detail and considerable humour ... thoroughly recommended". Steamboat Bill: Journal of the Steamship Historical Society of America
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Vernon Upton served in the Merchant Navy from just before the outbreak of World War II. His experiences of life in peace and war are vividly described in this comprehensive history.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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This clarifies the debt we owe to the Merchant Navy,
By Non Fiction Nut (WA, Oz) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Upon Their Lawful Occasions: Reflections of a Merchant Navy Officer During Peace and War (Paperback)
This book has been a long time coming. There are a lot of books on the main services - Bomber Command, Fighter Command, Army, Navy etc (probably too much) but we know so little about the role played by the Merchant Navy. This book clarifies their key role in supporting the Allied war effort and the sacrifices they made. Their war was five years long of continuous strain, engagements and losses. Quite simply stunning and very, very, thought provoking. A huge credit to Mr Upton.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Awe-inspiring and humbling,
This review is from: Upon Their Lawful Occasions: Reflections of a Merchant Navy Officer During Peace and War (Paperback)
This is a must-read for anyone interested in how the 'Merchant Navy', a title invented by Churchill, faced up to the rigours of the Atlantic campaign. Upton's professionalism and courage come through in equal measure - and how very humbling they are. Vivid story-telling, lucid analysis, and all set in a very human context.
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