Vancouver, BC, Canada: Cordillera Publishing Company, 1994. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Plus in Very Good Plus DJ. Gray boards with gilt lettering along the spine. FIRST EDITION. Numerous illustrations. The DJ is crisp. "The author's first hand account is one of continuous activity with great detail on all the actions fought and sinkings which occurred. This is truly an historic book supported by maps, photographs and extensive data with a full index. There is much anecdotal material including an interview with the German submarine commander who sank 'Barham' and is now a resident of Canada." 256 pages.

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Bookseller: Olmstead Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 6469
Title: A Midshipman's War
Author: Wade, Frank
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good Plus in Very Good Plus DJ
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN 10: 189559006X
ISBN 13: 9781895590067
Publisher: Cordillera Publishing Company
Place of Publication: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date Published: 1994
Bookseller catalogs: Military History;

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