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BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book examining the development of coastal motor boats and provides “an outstanding example of great scholarship written up as a thoroughly engaging historical narrative.”

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers the 2026 edition of Warship, which offers “a highly readable collection of articles on a wide range of topics.”

BRE. The latest book review is now available. Our Editor, Mike Beardall, considers the new, sixth edition of The Royal Navy Day By Day.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers two new biographies of Commander Charles Lightoller, ‘the most senior officer to survive the loss’ of the Titanic, and who served with distinction in the First World War and contributed to the evacuation from Dunkirk.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book examining the history and conduct of British amphibious operations during the First World War.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book examining the history and development of naval mine warfare.

Ed. The author’s straightforward study of naval strategy in the Great War, comparing British, US and German approaches. In the final analysis, quantity produced a quality all of its own. A 15 minute read.

Ed. The author’s investigation into the history of maritime strait multilateralism, a pertinent example of the ad hoc nature of sea control resulting from a rules-based vacuum, and the alternatives available to regional powers. A 25 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers an edited volume, featuring an eminent selection of contributors, examining the development of maritime strategy from the 17th century through to the present.