Orkney and Scapa Flow at war 1939-45
Armstrong, Craig2020
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Orkney was a key strategic location during the Second World War. The vast anchorage of Scapa Flow was the main haven for the Royal Navy's Home Fleet, which would be expected to both protect the sea lanes around Britain and to engage any German naval units within their area of operation. As such, the war was very real to Orcadians from the outset. The naval base, and by extension the islands, was a prime target for the Luftwaffe and attempts to bomb the anchorage were made from the beginning of the war. This work investigates the experiences of Orcadians and their role within WWII, including events like the sinking of HMS Royal Oak.
Main title:
Orkney and Scapa Flow at war 1939-45 / Craig Armstrong.
Author:
Armstrong, Craig, author
Imprint:
Barnsley : Pen & Sword Military, 2020.
Collation:
176 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781473899209 (pbk)
Dewey class:
940.54530941132940.5453
LC class:
VA459
Local class:
940.545
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2759623
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