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BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a new biography of Admiral Sir Reginald Bacon.

Ed. Through an imagined Socratic dialogue the author conveys to the younger generation the heroism of Shackleton’s rescue of the Endurance crew in August 1916. A 20 minute read.

Ed. The author compares the Dardanelles campaign of 1915-1916 and the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz with respect to the use of force. A 5 minute read.

Ed. With his trademark dissident perspective, the author tackles what he describes as the long-term decline of European and British maritime power, and compares the present situation in the Middle East with the financial consequences of the outbreak of war in 1914. A 15 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a novel set during the early 20th century up to the Dardanelles Campaign, and a young man’s time in the Royal Navy Submarine Service.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a timely book exploring the history of Australia’s naval alliances with the UK, the US, and the AUKUS pact.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers the latest edition of Geoffrey Till’s Seapower: A Guide for the Twenty-First Century.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book exploring the Italian naval campaign in the Adriatic during the First World War.

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.