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The latest book reviews are now. One is an examination of the submarine from diverse perspectives; one is an account […]

The latest book reviews are now available. One is a detailed examination of the Second World War Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu, […]

Ed. In a June 1946 article for the Commonwealth and Empire Review, Admiral Sir Frederic Dreyer detailed the vital importance of anti-submarine warfare for the protection of Britain’s merchant shipping. An expanded version of the article was published in the NR [34/3, p. 243], with Admiral Dreyer taking to task the ‘bomber mafia’ who had favoured the strategic destruction of Germany over the imperative to protect Britain’s convoy lifelines. Admiral Dreyer’s article is republished here as part of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. A 20 minute read.

The latest book review has been published. It reviews two books by David Hobbs on the Fleet Air Arm in […]

The latest book review has been published. It is a review essay covering three titles concerned with naval aviation in […]

Ed. By the Editor – Charles Lightoller’s story demonstrates the difference an individual can make during a crisis, given courage, versatility, commitment to duty – and a peculiar degree of luck. A 15 minute read.