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Yangtze Showdown: China and the Ordeal of hms Amethyst (en Inglés)
Brian Izzard (Autor)
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Seaforth Publishing
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Yangtze Showdown: China and the Ordeal of hms Amethyst (en Inglés) - Brian Izzard
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Reseña del libro "Yangtze Showdown: China and the Ordeal of hms Amethyst (en Inglés)"
The attack on the British frigate Amethyst on the Yangtze River by Chinese Communists in 1949 made world headlines. There was even more publicity when the ship made a dramatic escape after being trapped for 101 days. Eulogised by the British as an example of outstanding courage and fortitude, the Yangtze Incident was even made into a feature film, which depicted the ship and her crew as innocent victims of Communist aggression. The truth was more complex, and so sensitive that the government intended that some of the files should be closed until 2030\. However, these have now been released and in making use of these documents this book is the first to tell the full story. What emerges is an intriguing tale of intelligence failure, military over-confidence and a flawed hero it is by no means as heroic as the well-publicised official version, but every bit as entertaining. While the reputations of diplomatic and naval top brass take a knock, the bravery and ingenuity of those actively involved shines even more brightly. Written with verve and including much new and surprising information, this book is both enjoyable and informative
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