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BRE. The latest book review is now available. Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, Lt Cdr Helen Taylor RN considers a short book exploring the life stories of 18 Scottish women who served in the Merchant Navy in the First and Second World Wars, and made the ultimate sacrifice.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a short book outlining the US Navy and its role in the First World War.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book recounting the history of a German family in the First World War, from which three sons served and died.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book providing an account of the Sinai campaign in the First World War, to defend the Suez Canal from Ottoman/German attack.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers the first of two volumes by Norman Friedman examining the history and development of British carrier airpower.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book exploring the battles of Coronel and the Falklands in the First World War

Ed. The expert author continues his ongoing survey [113/1, p. 61] of the Ukraine War, providing updates on the conflict’s military, economic, and geopolitical developments, with the resulting implications for the Royal Navy. A 30 minute read.

Ed. The author considers the past century of technological innovation in the USN, its impact on the Service’s officer corps and naval leadership, and proposes several possible outcomes with regard to AI integration. Originally published in the USNI’s Proceedings, December edition. A 15 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book providing an account of Imperial German Navy cruiser operations in the First World War.