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Middle-grade graphic novel explores Battle of the Atlantic from a young prairie boy's perspective: They said I was a sailor, now. But this was my first time on the ocean. And I was going to war... By 1942 most of Europe was under the heel of the Nazis. Only the United Kingdom remained free to oppose them. Knowing Britain needed supplies from overseas, the German navy built a large fleet of U-boats to hunt merchant ships. It was up to Canada to protect all shipping from North America to Britain. Corvettes like HMCS Sackville were crewed by young men from across Canada, and from all walks of life. The Battle of the Atlantic (1939-1945), the longest of the Second World War, was Canada's battle, and the outcome sealed Hitler's fate. Following twelve-year-old Wally as he leaves the family farm on the prairies to pursue a daring career in the navy--leaving love interest Winnie behind--this striking graphic novel is a high-stakes adventure, a love story, and an important historical lesson. Features meticulously detailed black and white drawings, an illustrated diagram of the Sackville, information on wartime propaganda, glossary, and an illustrated map. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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When war arrives and things go badly for the Allies, Wally joins the Royal Canadian Navy and serves on the corvette, HMCS Sackville protecting convoys of ships sailing to Europe. The art work and text illustrates life aboard a Canadian corvette bouncing around the North Atlantic dodging German U-Boats. Includes lengthy glossary to help young readers understand the text. ( )