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The Battle of the Atlantic - a name coined by Churchill - was the
unremitting assault that went on throughout the war on Allied
merchant ships that were the lifeline of Great Britain and, from
1941, Russia by aircraft, surface ships but, above all, by the
U-boat. Captain Macintyre, who was a distinguished participant in
the battle, tells the story with precision and clarity. He
describes the measures employed to defeat the amazingly successful
'wolf-pack' tactics of the U-boats, the convoy system and
individual convoys, the contribution of the Royal Canadian Navy,
the technological advances in radar and asdic, depth charges and
aerial support, and does not shirk from describing how desperately
close at times was the outcome. Not only does he analyze the
strategic issues, above all the importance of the convoy system and
of continuous air-cover, he also describes the battle from the
viewpoint of the participants themselves. The long drawn-out duel
between escort and U-boat is made vivid by quotation from the
log-books of some of the ablest escort-commanders and from the
combat-reports of the German U-boat ' aces '. Complementing these
eye-witness accounts, nearly 50 unfamiliar photographs, drawn from
German as well as British sources, make the courage and endurance
of all those who fought in the Atlantic the more immediate.
806 Squadron was formed in early 1940 and was equipped with Skuas
and Rocs, both outdated as fighters and dive-bombers, the latter
hampered by a gunner's turret and most unsuited for modern warfare;
however, 806 was fortunate to have at its head the volatile but
skillful and aggressive Lt-Cdr Charles Evans, a 30-year-old
born-leader with ten years' experience flying with both the RAF and
Royal Navy. With the aid of his equally experienced senior
observer, Lt Desmond Vincent-Jones, the young fledgling pilots,
mainly straight from training school, were soon receiving expert
instruction. Having survived early ops over Norway and Dunkirk, 806
was selected to fly the new fleet-fighter, the underrated Fulmar,
with which it went to war in the Mediterranean aboard the aircraft
carrier HMS Illustrious and won its spurs. The young pilots, led by
the CO, wreaked havoc amongst the Italian navy's spotter seaplanes
and bombers. This is their story.
An outcast on the high seas. A woman who defies convention.Gabriel
Hawkins was born to command the sea, until he left the Royal Navy
in disgrace and was disowned by his family. Now captaining his own
ship, earning his living through dubious means, he is the best
choice to ransom an aristocratic beauty captured by Barbary
pirates. Facing the prospect of a life as a harem slave, Lady
Aurora Lawrence is beyond horrified. Her only hope of escape lies
in a quiet, steely captain who ignites an attraction in her that
burns hot within the close confines of his ship. But even if they
endure the perils of the waves, can their love survive a return to
England, where the distance between a disgraced captain and an
earl's daughter is wider than the ocean? A stunning historical
romance for fans of Bridgerton and Johanna Lindsey.
Since 1900, the Royal Navy has seen vast changes to the way it
operates. This book tells the story, not just of defeats and
victories, but also of how the navy has adjusted to over 100 years
of rapid technological and social change. The navy has changed
almost beyond recognition since the far-reaching reforms made by
Admiral Fisher at the turn of the century. Fisher radically
overhauled the fleet, replacing the nineteenth-century wooden
crafts with the latest in modern naval technology, including
battleships (such as the iconic dreadnoughts), aircraft carriers
and submarines. In World War I and World War II, the navy played a
central role, especially as unrestricted submarine warfare and
supply blockades became an integral part of twentieth-century
combat. However it was the development of nuclear and missile
technology during the Cold War era which drastically changed the
face of naval warfare - today the navy can launch sea-based strikes
across thousands of miles to reach targets deep inland. This book
navigates the cross currents of over 100 years of British naval
history. As well as operational issues, the authors also consider
the symbolism attached to the navy in popular culture and the way
naval personnel have been treated, looking at the changes in
on-board life and service during the period, as well as the role of
women in the navy. In addition to providing full coverage of the
Royal Navy's wartime operations, the authors also consider the
functions of the navy in periods of nominal peace - including
disaster relief, diplomacy and exercises. Even in peacetime the
Royal Navy had a substantial role to play. Covering the whole span
of naval history from 1900 to the present, this book places the
wars and battles fought by the navy within a wider context, looking
at domestic politics, economic issues and international affairs. It
will be essential reading for anyone interested in naval history
and operations, as well as military history more generally.
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The NROTC Guide
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The NROTC Guide is the authoritative, first-to-market comprehensive
guide to all aspects of the NROTC program. Written specifically for
the audience most important to the health and vibrancy of the
program-talented young people potentially interested in a career as
an officer in the naval service. On an average year, the NROTC
program commissions almost a quarter of the Navy's active-duty
officer accessions, approximately equal to the number commissioned
by the U.S. Naval Academy. While myriad works exist describing the
Annapolis experience, there is currently no book-format guide to
the NROTC program, the application process, college life as an
NROTC midshipman, commissioning options, or other concerns. Thus,
this guide fills an information gap in an increasingly competitive
market for America's talented youth.
An excellent must-read for anyone about to deploy on anti-piracy
operations (and for politicians and diplomats who ought to know
about the practical aspects of dealing with pirates)." Warships
International Fleet Review Named a "Notable Naval Book of 2012" by
Proceedings magazine, Pirate Alley is now available in paperback.
The book provides an in-depth look at every aspect of Somali
piracy, from how the pirates operate to how the actions of a
relative handful of youthful criminals and their bosses have
impacted the world economy. It explores the debate over the
recently adopted practice of putting armed guards aboard merchant
ships, and focuses on the best management practices that are
changing the ways that ships are outfitted for travel through
what's known as the High-Risk Area. Readers will learn that the
consequence of protecting high quality targets such as container
ships and crude oil carriers may be that pirates turn to crime on
land, such as the kidnapping of foreigners.
Marine Maxims is a collection of fifty principle-based leadership
lessons that Thomas J. Gordon acquired commanding Marines over a
career spanning three decades of service. Dealing with the
complexities and challenges of the contemporary operating
environment requires an internal moral compass fixed true. These
maxims focus on developing inner citadels of character, moral
courage, and the resilience to persevere in a contested domain
where information is key. Its purpose is to provide future leaders
with a professional development plan that will steel their resolve
and enable them to lead with honor. Thematically, these maxims
build upon a foundation of character, courage, and will. To be
effective, a leader must model and inspire the will to persevere in
the face of danger or adversity. The essence of effective
leadership is credibility. A leader's credibility is derived from a
congruence of competence and character. Exceptional leaders are not
remembered for what they accomplished, but how they did it. Those
that lead with integrity will be remembered as a leader worth
following.
The Norman Friedman Illustrated Design History series of U.S.
warships books has been an industry standard for three decades and
has sold thousands of copies worldwide. To mark and celebrate this
achievement, the Naval Institute Press is proud to make these books
available once more. Digitally remastered for enhanced photo
resolution and quality, corrected, and updated, this series will
continue to serve--for scholars and enthusiasts alike--as the
foundation for U.S. naval warship research and reference for years
to come. U.S. Cruisers is one the most comprehensive references
available on the entire development of U.S. cruisers, from the
first steel cruisers, the flawed designs of the Washington Naval
Treaty era, the light, heavy, and large cruisers of World War II,
the postwar rapid-fire artillery designs of the Des Moines and the
Worcester classes, guided-missile conversions, and to the Aegis
ships of the Ticonderoga-class. Like the other books in Norman
Friedman's design-history series, U.S. Cruisers is based largely on
formerly classified internal U.S. Navy records. Friedman, a leading
authority on U.S. warships, explains the political and technical
rationales of warship construction and recounts the evolution of
each design. Alan Raven and A.D. Baker III have created detailed
scale outboard and plan views of each ship class and of major
modifications to many classes. Numerous photographs complement the
text.
"Swing the Light and tell me tall tales of the salty sea, of
foreign shores and ports of call as experienced by me." Story
telling at sea is an art form going back millennia and here are the
stories I have entertained people with for decades. These are my
memories of my time in the Royal Navy in the 1970s - including why
my mate has a tattoo of red lips, why I 'borrowed' a car, how I
missed an orgy and how I lost the Cod War. Read about my adventures
in the Caribbean, the East coast of the USA and the Mediterranean.
A young lad, brought up in a working-class area of Liverpool. Early
family tragedies contributed to mischievous teenage years and
confrontation with the law courts. Escape came in the form of
joining the Royal Navy, which led to a life of love, humour and
adventure. Finding the love of his life at an early age he
treasured his family, especially after experiencing the horrors of
war. An amusing, compelling story of achievement and fulfilment
told straight from the heart.
This is the story of the greatest naval conflict in history'The
Second World War demanded more of its sailors than any other war in
history, in endurance and unremitting need to face danger - danger
from increasingly lethal weapons and an ever-increasing need for
vigilance by day and night.' The war at sea - the longest battle of
the Second World War - never ceased. From the Arctic Circle to the
Pacific, the enemy threat was ever-present, on the surface, in the
skies, and lurking beneath the waves. In this comprehensive and
compelling history, Richard Hough brings the titanic struggle to
life. Using personal accounts from veterans of all sides, his book
tells the story of the Second World War at sea, including the
Battle of the Atlantic and the U-boat menace, the infamy of Pearl
Harbor, the American triumph at Midway, naval operations in support
of D-Day, and the greatest naval battle of all time, Leyte Gulf.
The definitive book about naval power in the Second World War,
Richard Hough's masterpiece is essential reading for followers of
Max Hastings and James Holland. 'We are in Richard Hough's debt'
New York Times 'Utterly absorbing' Financial Times
German naval officer Rolf Mutzelburg was one of the outstanding
figures of the WWII German U-boat arm. After obtaining regular
successes against the North Atlantic convoys during his first four
missions, he found new victims directly along the shores of Canada.
Mutzelburg received the highest decorations of the period and
became one of the top U-boat aces. Furthermore, he shared with
Adalbert Schnee, Teddy Suhren, and Erich Topp, the rare privilege
of being affectionately nicknamed by Admiral Doenitz as "The Four
Aces." The discovery of a photo album from a U-203 crew member,
complemented by images sourced at the U-Boat Archive at Cuxhaven,
allows us to illustrate the astonishing history of this U-boat with
240 photographs and documents. The eleven combat missions of U-203
are precisely described thanks to numerous maps and sketches and
the complete translation of its logbook.
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