Between the Wars: The Golden Age of Liners -- The rise of nationalism gave rise to "Ships of State" -- maritime microcosms of their nations' technology, style and pride. Normandie¸ the Queens Mary & Elizabeth, Bremen & Europa, Contie de Savoie & Rex: not only were these the grandest liners ever built, but each was to play a central role in the greatest conflict in our planet's
history: WWII. David illuminates the stories of these legendary ladies and the single survivor of the era.