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The Waves of War Series #4
FIGHTING COMMAND
They said she was past her prime, fit only for the scrapyard. But after four long years the small destroyer had more than proved her worth. Now, in the September of 1944, three months after D-Day, HMS Brackendale prepares to slip her moorings and take passage for hostile waters. And although the Allied Armies are gaining ground across enemy occupied territory, elsewhere the Nazi war machine is still far from beaten. For Lieutenant-Commander Richard Thorburn, and his entire Ship’s Company, the war at sea rages on. As they return to battle, Thorburn can only promise an uncertain and perilous future.
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 5, 2020
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January 12, 2023
Seriously Accurate and Surprisingly Entertaining
As a former US Navy officer serving aboard a destroyer in the late 1970s and as a WWII history aficionado, I really enjoyed reading this series. The review headline says it all.
As a pastor and committed Christian, I was especially pleased with the absence of gratuitous sexuality and coarse language. Certainly, the books needed neither.
Thank you, Graham Parry, for your excellent reads. On par with--no, BETTER THAN--Reeman's classics of the genre.
As a former US Navy officer serving aboard a destroyer in the late 1970s and as a WWII history aficionado, I really enjoyed reading this series. The review headline says it all.
As a pastor and committed Christian, I was especially pleased with the absence of gratuitous sexuality and coarse language. Certainly, the books needed neither.
Thank you, Graham Parry, for your excellent reads. On par with--no, BETTER THAN--Reeman's classics of the genre.
June 14, 2026
Excellent series!
Whenever I pick up the next book in a series in which I have immersed myself I always expect it to falter and perhaps be a disappointment. But not this series. In fact, I found that this series improved with every book. Parry adeptly handles each story from several viewpoints, following different characters but always centring on Thorburn. While there is a love interest it is a well-crafted, realistic facet of life that does not detract from the big story of a hard-fought warship in World War II.
Whenever I pick up the next book in a series in which I have immersed myself I always expect it to falter and perhaps be a disappointment. But not this series. In fact, I found that this series improved with every book. Parry adeptly handles each story from several viewpoints, following different characters but always centring on Thorburn. While there is a love interest it is a well-crafted, realistic facet of life that does not detract from the big story of a hard-fought warship in World War II.
November 18, 2022
Graham J Parry for me is a consumate writer.
The series of 4 books under the overarching title of "The Waves of War" is beautifully written and gives the reading an insight of what the brave men in the Royal Navy went through in World War 11. His description of what all members of the Navy went through, for humble sailors to Wrens to Rear Admirals make engaging reading.
The only sad part of having read all 4 books is that I have nothing to read.
The series of 4 books under the overarching title of "The Waves of War" is beautifully written and gives the reading an insight of what the brave men in the Royal Navy went through in World War 11. His description of what all members of the Navy went through, for humble sailors to Wrens to Rear Admirals make engaging reading.
The only sad part of having read all 4 books is that I have nothing to read.
August 26, 2022
The final book in the series returns to the level of the first two after the disappointing third one. Plenty of naval action- especially well done and lengthy climatic engagement. Nice ending also, somewhat out of character for this genre. All in all, a worthwhile read and good ending to the series.
October 30, 2022
The fighting command
Very interesting book, held my attention from beginning to end. The author did a realistic job of portraying the characters in this book. I won't reveal the ending but it was one that I found different and did enjoy, it provided a proper ending to the book. Very good job by the author
Very interesting book, held my attention from beginning to end. The author did a realistic job of portraying the characters in this book. I won't reveal the ending but it was one that I found different and did enjoy, it provided a proper ending to the book. Very good job by the author
March 9, 2022
Great Finale
This, the final part of four, was a great way to finish the series, a good story in its own right it follows Thorburn to the conclusion of his career afloat.
Nice way to round off what has been an enjoyable four book read
This, the final part of four, was a great way to finish the series, a good story in its own right it follows Thorburn to the conclusion of his career afloat.
Nice way to round off what has been an enjoyable four book read
April 6, 2022
Great Series
I've thoroughly enjoyed this entire series of the war time exploits of a fictional crew on a Hunt class destroyer of the Royal Navy in WW2. Wonderful characters, great action and riveting stories. I highly recommend this entire series.
I've thoroughly enjoyed this entire series of the war time exploits of a fictional crew on a Hunt class destroyer of the Royal Navy in WW2. Wonderful characters, great action and riveting stories. I highly recommend this entire series.
August 10, 2022
Final Flourish
The final flourish for four exceptional books all well written with plenty of action, The story of one small destroyer from launching to ???? (read the series)Well done Graham Parry.
The final flourish for four exceptional books all well written with plenty of action, The story of one small destroyer from launching to ???? (read the series)Well done Graham Parry.
November 17, 2021
A good series of Naval Action
Realistic comments on the gorey bits. Bit light of the romantic bits. Best of all was that the hero and heroine survived to live happily ever after.
Realistic comments on the gorey bits. Bit light of the romantic bits. Best of all was that the hero and heroine survived to live happily ever after.
May 17, 2023
great finale!
Action packed naval fighting with great descriptions. Totally fitting as an end to the series featuring this boat and crew. Couldn’t put it down as war wound down.
Action packed naval fighting with great descriptions. Totally fitting as an end to the series featuring this boat and crew. Couldn’t put it down as war wound down.
December 16, 2024
This author is very adept at creating his characters and a great story line over 4 books in the series.
Very satisfying read.
Very satisfying read.
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