In the early 1940s, as country after country fell to Hitlerism, Tiree became a sentinel for the Clyde, other west coast sea ports, Atlantic supply convoys and even the weather in Europe. While the role that Tiree played in defending Britain and liberating Europe was of enormous importance, the influx of military personnel and infrastructure had a dramatic affect on the island’s residents and culture. In this definitive work, the authors have captured many memories of this momentous time.

The Islands Book Trust, 2012, re-printed 2025 154 pages.