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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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