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Torpedoes, Tea, and Medals: The Gallant Life of Commander D. G. H. ‘Jake’ Wright DSC** Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve:
"A swashbuckling tale of a real hero and a must read for anyone who has an interest in the work of RN Coastal Forces during World War 2. Jake Wright was not only a great leader but had a n eye for detail and was an innovator who helped to shape the ta"
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This was recommended by a friend ... and what a delight to read. As a historian that usually reads the deeply researched and analytical books about WWII, the perspective of a WRNS stoker, through call-up, training and then supporting operations in a ...more |
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A lovely book which delivered a sequence of wonderful surprises. This is not your usual diving guide - it is much more. The historical detail and context that underpins the beautiful photographs of the wreck all add to the richness of this work. It i ...more |
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| This is a delightful and personal account of the battles in the English Channel in the period 1939-1943. John Wingate saw at first hand many of the actions and puts these into context for the reader as well as describing the detail of the action fro ...more | |
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| There are two versions of this book. The first was published in 1943 just after Robert Hichens was killed in action. The wartime censor had taken their red pen to over 33,000 words of the original text in order to preserve operational security. Th ...more | |
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| This is a delightful and personal account of the battles in the English Channel in the period 1939-1943. John Wingate saw at first hand many of the actions and puts these into context for the reader as well as describing the detail of the action fro ...more | |
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| There are two versions of this book. The first was published in 1943 just after Robert Hichens was killed in action. The wartime censor had taken their red pen to over 33,000 words of the original text in order to preserve operational security. Th ...more | |
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| This is a superb primer into the rise and glory of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve as a core part of Britain's winning naval forces. It goes well beyond the coastal forces for which the RNVR are often lauded, detailing the exploits of aviators and ...more | |
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| A meticulous and outstanding history of the Royal Canadian Navy's contribution to the small ship battles off Europe during World War II. Built from both personal accounts and also official sourced histories, it is a warts-and-all look at the exploits ...more | |
