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WHO KILLED SURCOUF?

by George Young

Published by George Young. 3rd. 1987

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. Third Edition. The untold story of the occupation of the Islands of St. Pierre and Miguelon by Free French forces under General de Gaulle at the instigation of Winston Churchill, in defiance of the wishes of Canada and the USA. This was followed by the mysterious loss of the giant French Cruiser/Submarine Surcouf... Blue cardwraps. B/w photos. 103 pages.

SIGNED by the author with dedication to verso of front endpaper. Matching card dustwrapper slightly faded at spine.

ISBN: 0920454062
Stock no. 1818289

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Contents

  • 1 Prelude to a Mystery
  • 2 Surcouf Goes to War
  • 3 Canadian Capers
  • 4 Blaison Takes Over
  • 5 A Bittle Cup
  • 6 Death of a Giant
  • 7 A Collision at Sea
  • 8 Pieces of a Puzzle
  • 9 More Pieces of the Puzzle
  • 10 Reflections
  • 11 In the Tropics
  • 12 Legacy of Distrust
  • 13 More 'A' for Apple
  • 14 Further Costly Mistakes
  • Acknowledgements
  • Suggested Further Reading
  • About the Author

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