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Latest Book Review, 22 September 2026
22 Sep 26
BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a short volume exploring the role of the Beaufighter in maritime strike operations in the Mediterranean and North Sea during the Second World War, especially with regard to countering German ‘Flak ships’.
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The Story of HMS (USS) Seraph
By Dan Conley,
10 Sep 26
Ed. The author, previously published in the NR [113/3, pg. 424] and now with a new book out on the subject, employs his extensive knowledge of Allied mediterranean submarine operations to tell the story of HMS Seraph, a symbol of Allied resolve, which played a critical role in the TORCH landings. A 15 minute read.
