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“This is possibly the best novel of warfare at sea during World War II. Nicholas Monsarrat joined the Royal Navy as a Lieutenant and rose to the rank of Lt. Commander. He saw action in corvettes and a frigate mainly on convoy protection duties during the war. He used his experiences to write about two fictitious warships and their crews.” Read more...
Jim Carter, Military Historians & Veteran
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The Cruel Sea
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Mutiny on the Spanish Main: HMS Hermione and the Royal Navy’s Revenge
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The Silent Deep: The Royal Navy Submarine Service since 1945
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How to Build an Aircraft Carrier: The Incredible Story of the Men and Women Who Brought Britain’s Biggest Warship to Life
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In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
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Battle Line: The United States Navy, 1919–1939
by Thomas C. Hone & Trent Hone
