The Imperial War Museum Book of the War at Sea: The Royal Navy in the Second World War - Hardcover

Thompson, Julian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0760302634 ISBN 13: 9780760302637

Publisher: Motorbooks Intl, 1996

Synopsis

The story of nearly six years war at sea during World War II, as seen by British sailors, from Ordinary Seamen to Admirals, in their memoirs, diaries, letters, and taped interviews. This book is part of a series published in co-operation with the Imperial War Museum.

About this title

About the Author:

After a distinguished career in the Royal Marines, General Julian Thompson is now visiting professor in the Dept of War Studies, Kings College. He is the author of nine other works of military history.

Review:

"'Soon our shots were exploding all over the cruiser. So short became the range that we could see our projectiles exploding on the target. Ben Smyth, our trainer, stopped the gun following the target, saying "It's bloody murder, Bill," shouting at the gunlayer who was firing' - Boy Seaman Hayward on the capsizing of the Blucher, Battle of Dogger Bank"

About this edition

• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0760302634
• ISBN 13: 9780760302637
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 279