Hostage on the Yangtze: Britain, China, and the Amethyst Crisis of 1949
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In 1949, as the Chinese Civil War was about to enter its final, explosive stage, the small British frigate HMS Amethyst was sent on a dangerous mission up the Yangtze River to protect British citizens in Nanking. En route it was attacked by the Chinese Communists and held hostage on the river for several months before the crew managed to make a daring escape. The Amethyst captured news headlines around the world and became an...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0870212893
ISBN13:9780870212895
Release Date:June 1991
Publisher:US Naval Institute Press
Length:336 Pages
Weight:1.20 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.5" x 9.5"
Related Subjects
Asia China England Europe History Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences WorldCustomer Reviews
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