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Stand by for Action: The Memoirs of a Small Ship Commander in World War II
The author of this compelling memoir proved himself one of the most successful small ship commanders during the Norwegian campaign in 1940, and then served at sea continuously throughout the rest of the War.returncharacterreturncharacterIn Norway, as second-in-command of a Black Swan sloop, he experienced the suspense and nervous strain of operating in the narrow waters of...more
Paperback, 200 pages
Published
January 15th 2009
by Seaforth Publishing
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This book was an excellent memoir. It was written by an officer of the Royal Navy who served in the Second World War it recounts his service on sloops and destroyers.
Starting with the British campaign in Norway and ending shortly after VJ Day we see the war at sea through the eyes of someone not near the top of the ladder. You get a very good feel for what it was like in the naval war, all the hazards and joys of serving in a 'tin can'.
The part I liked the best was readin...more
Starting with the British campaign in Norway and ending shortly after VJ Day we see the war at sea through the eyes of someone not near the top of the ladder. You get a very good feel for what it was like in the naval war, all the hazards and joys of serving in a 'tin can'.
The part I liked the best was readin...more
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