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The Royal Navy Officer's Pocket-Book (Hardcover)
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The Royal Navy Officer's Pocket-Book (Hardcover)
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List price R309
Loot Price R279
Discovery Miles 2 790
You Save R30 (10%)
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""The art of command is...to be the complete master, and yet the
complete friend of every man on board; the temporal lord and yet
the spiritual brother of every rating; to be detached and yet not
dissociated.' A Seaman's Pocket-Book, 1943', has found huge appeal
with the British public. Presented in the same format, the
Officer's Handbook gathers together useful advice and instruction
for those naval officers fighting the Second World War on all
aspects of their job, expressed in the benevolent language of the
day, when authority was respected. The Handbook has been compiled
and edited by Brian Lavery, who provides commentary and an
introduction. Sections include: the Officer's Aid Memoire
containing notes of the training course at one of the officer
training schools; Notes for medical officers and treatment of
battle casualties afloat; Notes for captains on taking command of
their first ship; Notes for commanding officers; Notes on the
handling and safety of ships and notes on dealing with disobedience
and mutiny. While suffused with nostalgia and charm, the various
contents of this book are an authentic presentation of matters of
training, authority and deportment in the wartime navy. The book is
sure to appeal not only to those who served in the war or had a
relative who was in the officer class, but also to anyone who wants
to gain a greater understanding of the day-to-day administration of
the wartime navy.
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