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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.

Ed. The author takes a closer look at the radical implications for RN personnel branches in the Hybrid Navy model. A 10 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It consider Hugh Sebag-Montefiore’s new study of the Arctic campaign in the Second World War.

Ed. The author provides a biographical history of his father, Lt R S Frost RNR, a consummate professional who served aboard liners in the interwar period and met his fate as a Mediterranean submariner during the Second World War. A 20 minute read.

Ed. The author reviews some principles of sea power, highlighting the differences between land and maritime-based operations and tactics. A 10 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers Roger Moorhouse’s new book on the German U-Boat campaign in the Second World War.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book, published in 1943, recounting Winston Churchill’s August 1941 voyage across the North Atlantic on HMS Prince of Wales to meet President Roosevelt, and jointly issue the Atlantic Charter.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a short book exploring the operational service of the Fairey Swordfish in the Second World War.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a biography detailing the challenges a young woman faced when trying to complete her merchant navy deck cadetship.