
Aberdeen at War 1939–45
Aberdeen at War 1939–45 Author:Craig Armstrong Format:Softcover Dimensions:6" x 9.25" Pages:176 Photos:25 black and white illustrations Publisher:Pen and Sword Military ISBN:9781473899162 Item No. 9781473899162 Scotland was of grave strategic importance during the war due to its geographical position, while its capital was the location of a significant number of important military and civil organizations. Aberdeen possessed important shipbuilding facilities, including Hall, Russell & Co., which built a number of vessels during the war, such as corvettes and frigates, resulting in the yard being targeted by the Luftwaffe on a number of occasions.The fishing fleet was also of prime importance in supplying food for a war-starved Britain and many Aberdeenshire men constantly risked their lives putting out to sea in order to land fish. Many were killed in attacks by enemy aircraft or mines.No member of the populat