Scotland Yard's Ghost Squad: The Secret Weapon Against Post-War Crime

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When the Second World War ended, England was bombed-out and starving, with practically every saleable commodity rationed. It was the age of austerity and criminal opportunity. Thieves broke into warehouses, hijacked trucks and ransacked rail yards to feed the black market; others stole, recycled or forged ration coupons. Scotland Yard was 6,000 men under strength but something dramatic had to be done - and it was.

Four of the Yard's best informed...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1848844514

ISBN13:9781848844513

Release Date:December 2011

Publisher:Wharncliffe

Length:224 Pages

Weight:0.82 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"

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History Social Science Social Sciences True Crime

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