Cover of The White Guns

The White Guns

Part of The Modern Naval Fiction Library series

It's Spring 1945 and the war has ended in Europe, but the hate and devastation linger on. Lieutenant Vere Marriott of the Royal Navy, and the men of Motor Gunboat 801 are moored in Kiel harbor, witness to the disintegration of the mighty German navy. Where once they fought just to stay alive, Marriott and his men must now learn how to accept peace.

Genre
historical fictionthriller
Themes
nautical
Setting
20th centurybritishgermany
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 362 pages

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