This fascinating book provides readers with a detailed account of the crucial role that hospital ships played in the Allied victory in World War II. The author explores the history and development of these ships, and provides gripping firsthand accounts of their experiences in action. With its engaging writing style, meticulous research, and helpful study aids, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in military history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.