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Author Brady, Tim, 1955-

Title Twelve desperate miles : the epic WWII voyage of the Contessa / Tim Brady.

Publication Info. New York : Crown, [2012]
©2012

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Location Call No. Status
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  940.5423 BRA    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  940.5423 B72    Check Shelf
 Portland Public Library - Adult Department  940.5423 BRA    Check Shelf
 Simsbury Public Library - Non Fiction  940.5423 BRADY    Check Shelf
 South Windsor Public Library - Non Fiction  940.5423 B72T    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description xv, 328 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Summary 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.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [285]-312) and index.
Subject 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)
ISBN 9780307590374: $26.00
0307590372
9780307590398 (eISBN)
0307590399 (eISBN)
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