THE BATTTLE OF THE NARROW SEAS : The History of the Light Coastal Forces in the Channel & North Sea, 1939-1945 Peter Scott, author

The Battle of the Narrow Seas: The History of the Light Coastal Forces in the Channel & North Sea, 1939-1945

Classic account of the fight for control of the English Channel and the southern North Sea is told by Peter Scott, a MTB (Motor Torpedo Boat) commander, who saw action throughout World War II. More than a memoir, his book tells the whole story of the small ships and their legendary crews during fierce encounters with the Germans. The bravery of the crews of these small ships became legendary and the casualties that were suffered during brief and fierce encounters were horrific. As the war dragged on, MTB's became household words, and their daring exploits helped to raise the morale of the British in much the same way that the RAF fighter aircraft had done in the Battle of Britain in September 1940. 120 illustrations. 234 pages.