Scapa Flow, a vast, natural harbour in the Orkney Islands, served as the Royal Navy’s main base during the two world wars, from where ships sailed to the Battle of Jutland in the First and in convoy to northern Russia in the Second. Thousands of men and women saw service in and around this remote anchorage, including soldiers and sailors who crewed the ships and manned the lonely batteries, and Wrens, nurses and civilians who were posted there. Scapa Flow brings together their memories – the bleak isolation, its implacable winds and glorious sunsets, the camaraderie and good humour – forming a compelling portrait of a unique war station that left its mark on all who served there.
- ISBN10 0750992085
- ISBN13 9780750992084
- Publish Date 22 July 2019 (first published 20 February 2008)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The History Press Ltd
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 320
- Language English
- URL http://thehistorypress.co.uk/products/Scapa-Flow-The-Reminiscences-of-Men-and-Women-who-Served-in-Scapa-Flow-in-the-Two-World-Wars.aspx