The Caribbean in WW2 - Oil, Sugar and the French
Today we take a brief look at the short but vicious campaign in the Caribbean to secure, or destroy, Allied trade. Sources: https://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Imprisoned-C... U-Boats, Spies, and Economic Warfare - José L. Bolívar Fresneda Free naval photos and more - www.drachinifel.co.uk Want to support the channel? - / drachinifel Want a shirt/mug/hoodie - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/drachini... Want a poster? - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Drachinifel Want to talk about ships? / discord Want to get some books? www.amazon.co.uk/shop/drachinifelDrydock Episodes in podcast format - / user-21912004 Music - / ncmepicmusic
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