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Twelve desperate miles : the epic WWII voyage of the SS Contessa /

Documents the World War II service of a Honduran banana boat staffed with international merchant seamen, inmates, and a French harbor pilot who heroically succeeded in setting the stage for Patton's epic invasion of North Africa.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brady, Tim, 1955-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Crown, [2012]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
World War, 1939-1945 > Riverine operations > Morocco.
World War, 1939-1945 > Riverine operations, American.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Africa, North.
Operation Torch, 1942.
Contessa (Steamer)
World War, 1939-1945 > Naval operations > Morocco.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > North Africa.

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Call Number: D766.99.M6 B73 2012
 
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