Gunboat Command: The Biography of Lieutenant Commander Robert Hichens DSO* DSC** RNVR

Hichens, Anthony

ISBN 10: 1844156567 / ISBN 13: 9781844156566

Published by Pen and Sword Maritime, UK, 2008

About this Item

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

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gunboat Command: The Biography of Lieutenant Commander Robert Hichens DSO* DSC** RNVR
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Maritime, UK
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844156567
• ISBN 13: 9781844156566
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Anthony Hichens is an author and historian.