Books by Nicholas Monsarrat
“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
Interviews where books by Nicholas Monsarrat were recommended
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Jack Tar: Life in Nelson's Navy
by Lesley Adkins & Roy Adkins -
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Operation Pedestal: The Fleet that Battled to Malta, 1942
by Max Hastings -
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Destroyer Captain: Memoirs of the War at Sea, 1942-45
by Roger Hill -
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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
by Chris Terrill -
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The Cruel Sea
by Nicholas Monsarrat
The best books on Warships, recommended by Jim Carter
The best books on Warships, recommended by Jim Carter
Life on board a warship entails physical danger, close-knit community, and an unusual combination of cutting-edge technology and generations-old tradition. We asked Jim Carter, the author of Hearts of Steel, to recommend five of the best books on warships—from military history to naval biography.
