Attila and the Battle Cruiser
Attila and the Battle Cruiser by Peter Chestnut is a historical fiction novel published by AuthorHouse in July 2011. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in early 1941, focusing on a high-tension sea chase between British warships and the German battle cruisers “Scharnhorst” and “Gneisenau,” which have managed to evade capture through a series of traps.
Readers will encounter a unique blend of action and adventure as the British forces, under the pressure of Winston Churchill’s demands, strive to neutralize the German threat. The story features an unusual twist with a large Siamese cat named Attila, whose presence on the German ships contributes to their remarkable ability to escape British attempts to thwart them. This engaging tale highlights the challenges faced by the British Navy during a critical period of World War II, emphasizing themes of perseverance and strategy amidst the chaos of naval warfare.
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A high-tension sea chase set in early 1941 that pits the warships of the British against the German battle cruisers “Scharnhorst” and “Gneisenau” which have been able to escape trap after trap. What makes the British most frustrated is the fact that their enemy has on board a large Siamese cat named Attila, who provides his shipmates with extraordinary accomplishments that has enabled the German’s to escape time and time again. The German’s are wrecking havoc on British shipping and Winston Churchill has demanded that they be sunk before their toll on merchant shipping brings England to the brink of disaster.
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