News, Articles and Comment

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book exploring the history of sail-making in East Coker, Somerset, and its wider significance.

Ed. Originally published in 1958, the author provided an instructive narration of Allied amphibious operations against Finnish and Russian coastal fortifications in the Baltic during the years 1854-5 of the Crimean War. Reproduced from the NR’s archives [46/2, p. 136]. A 30 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a self-published book exploring the Rowley admirals, five men from the same family who all served with distinction through the 18th and 19th centuries.

Ed. The author contends for a greater appreciation of the strategic campaign perspective when celebrating past RN victories. A 5 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book exploring the role of hydrographers supporting the Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Wars. The author is also a member of The Naval Review.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers the eagerly awaited and significant concluding volume of Professor N. A. M. Rodger’s trilogy on British naval history: The Price of Victory.

Ed. Channeling Jon Sumida and Nicholas Lambert, the author reproduces National Archives documents to demonstrate the reality of the RN’s approach to submarine development at the turn of the 20^th century. A 10 minute read.

Ed. Remembrance is not something we should consign to one day a year. The initiative to have a National focus for year round remembrance outside of London is now a living maturing reality. The author provides an update on how the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Merchant Navy memorials are progressing. A 10 minute read.

Ed. For this Remembrance Sunday, the author provides an overview of the numerous naval memorials located in the London area. An article on the National Memorial Arboretum 30 years on will follow tomorrow.  A 15 minute read.