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BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book providing an account of Arctic Convoy PQ18.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. Professor Geoffrey Till considers a book examining the development of fire support  for amphibious operations in the Pacific campaign of the Second World War.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers the 2024 edition of Seaforth’s World Naval Review.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book, published in 2017, telling the story of the Royal Navy’s last Gunroom, which also supported Operation GRAPPLE.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers the development of motor boats for the Royal Navy, US Navy and other navies in the First World War and immediate post-war period.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers the latest book by Captain Lars Wedin, Swedish Navy (retd.), ‘whose writings deserve much greater attention’.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. Professor Andrew Lambert considers a book on the War of 1812, which ‘provides the ideal introduction to a complex, and much misunderstood conflict’.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book exploring the wartime experience of a US warship, the Borie, the wider development of ASW convoy protection in the USN, and US efforts at breaking German codes.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It insiders a book published in 1950, exploring the wartime experience of those who served in the RNVR. It is also the first of “If you can find a copy of…do read it!” Members are invited to share new reviews of old books, which may be of interest, or past book reviews that may have an enduring value.