How We Ran Contraband Of War
We Ran Contraband of War is a gripping account of the daring exploits of John Arthur Barry, a British merchant seaman who served in the Royal Navy during World War II. Barry recounts his experiences as a member of a small group of sailors who ran contraband of war supplies to the Allied forces in Europe. The book begins with Barry's enlistment in the Royal Navy in 1940 and follows his journey as he is assigned to a merchant ship and sent to the Mediterranean. Barry and his crewmates soon find themselves in the middle of a dangerous mission to smuggle supplies to the Allied forces in Europe. Along the way, they face numerous challenges, including enemy fire, storms, and the ever-present threat of capture. Throughout the book, Barry recounts his experiences in vivid detail, providing readers with a unique insight into the life of a merchant seaman during wartime. He also shares his thoughts and feelings about the war, as well as his admiration for the courage and determination of his fellow sailors. We Ran Contraband of War is an exciting and inspiring story of courage and determination in the face of danger. It is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II history.
By John Arthur Barry · First published 1902 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 2 chapters · 6,095 words
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TOWARDS the latter end of 1896, I, Harry Wood, and my mate, Philip Scott, owned a smart cutter and £200 cash. By the time Australian bells were ringing in the New Year we owned the cutter only.
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: John Arthur Barry
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller
- Length: 6,095 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 76 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book title suggests a story set in a historical context, involving the running of contraband during a war.
- Adventure — The book title suggests a story involving daring and thrilling adventures related to the running of contraband during a war.
- Mystery — The book title suggests a story involving the solving of a mystery related to the running of contraband during a war.
- Thriller — The book title suggests a story involving suspense and tension related to the running of contraband during a war.
Tags
contraband · war · smuggling · history · military · conflict · trade · strategy · logistics · narrative · adventure · supply chain
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