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This biography draws heavily on the personal diaries of the subject, Robert Hichens (or ‘Hitch’ as he was universally known). The book contains detailed and graphic accounts of running battles. Tragically ‘Hitch’ was killed in action in April 1943, having refused promotion and a job ashore.
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Anthony Hichens is an author and historian.
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Gunboat Command: The Biography of Lieutenant Commander Robert Hichens DSO* DSC** RNVR
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This biography draws heavily on the personal diaries of the subject, Robert Hichens (or 'Hitch' as he was universally known). After a brief description of his early life, time at Oxford, his motor racing achievements (including trophies at Le Mans in his Aston Martin) and RN training, the book focuses on his exceptional wartime experiences. Hitch was the most highly decorated RNVR officer of the war with two DSOs, three DSCs and three Mentions in Despatches. He was recommended for a posthumous VC. We read of his early days in vulnerable minesweepers and the Dunkirk 'Dynamo' operation, (his first DSC). In late 1940 he joined Coastal Forces serving in the very fast MGBs, soon earning his own command and shortly after command of his Flotilla. He was the first to capture an E-Boat. His successful leadership led to many more successes and his reputation as a fearless and dynamic leader remains a legend today. The book contains detailed and graphic accounts of running battles against the more heavily armed E-boats. Tragically he was killed in action in April 1943, having refused promotion and a job ashore.This book is on the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth official reading list. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002334527
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Gunboat Command: The Biography of Lieutenant Commander Robert Hichens DSO DSC RNVR
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GUNBOAT COMMAND
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Black Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. xvii, 348pp, illustrated with black & white photos as plates and black & white maps, pages clean and crisp, some spotting to edges, gilt spine lettering, unclipped dust jacket, in very good condition. Size: 8vo. Naval Biography. Seller Inventory # 021205
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Gunboat Command: The Biography of Lieutenant Commander Robert Hichens, DSO* DSC** RNVR
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardback volume with unclipped dust jacket. [xviii] 348 pp. Binding firm. Some brown speckling to the page edges but internally, the pages are clean with no inscriptions or annotations. Minimal signs of wear to the dust jacket. No tears or losses. DJ has been wrapped in a clear protective cover. Size: 9" - 10" tall. Weight: 765g. Seller Inventory # 002440
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GUNBOAT COMMAND; The Biography of Lieutenant Commander Robert Hichens DSO DSC RNVR
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Reprint. With photographic illustrations, A fine copy in fine dustjacket. This biography draws heavily on the personal diaries of the subject, Robert Hichens. After a brief description of his early life, time at Oxford, his motor racing achievements (including trophies at Le Mans in his Aston Martin) and RN training, the book focuses on his exceptional wartime experiences. Hitch was the most highly decorated RNVR officer of the war with two DSOs, three DSCs and three Mentions in Despatches. He was recommended for a posthumous VC.; 240 x 160mm; xviii, 348 pages. Seller Inventory # 28054
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GunBoat Command; The biography of Lieutenant Commander Robert Hichens DSO. DSC. RNVR
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Gunboat Command: The Biography of Lieutenant Commander Robert Hichens DSO* DSC** RNVR
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hichens had an interesting and very lucky career in Coastal Forces. pp.xii.348. Maps. Illus. DW has shelf wear; now in archival sleeve. Includes annotated obit of Cmdr. Douglas Hunt from the DT, an obit of Lt. 'Polly' Perkins, and a letter from Tony Lee about his memories of service in the Coastal Forces. Seller Inventory # 013114
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Gunboat Command
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Gunboat Command : The Biography of Lieutenant Commander Robert Hichens DSO DSC RNVR
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Condition: Neu. Neu - Lt Cdr Robert Hichens became a legendary MGB commander and the most highly decorated RNVR officer in the WW2. Hichens was a charismatic leader who shaped the course of motor gun boat operations. This book covers first hand accounts of close naval action in the North Sea and English Channel against enemy E-boats and shipping. Seller Inventory # INF1000105318
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