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As today is World Book day I have grabbed a few of my ‘go to’ favourites to celebrate the joy […]

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.

Ed. The author surveys the naval career of John Perkins, a black Jamaican and contemporary of Nelson, whose buccaneering career in the Caribbean met with considerable success and embodied the Royal Navy’s trade interdiction mission in those waters. A 15 minute read.

Ed. Employing the DIME model of Diplomatic, Information, Military and Economic analysis, the author proposes that a clear-sighted view of Britain’s post-First World War priorities in the Baltic may help to chart the hazards today. 20 mins.

Ed. This six-monthly round up surveys recent historical articles, lectures, and new original research in the field of naval history. It highlights areas that some readers may wish to examine further by pursuing the original articles and material. A 15 minute read.

Navies, the Academy & Strategic Choice Prof Andrew Lambert By the Editor – In this article Professor Lambert considers Corbett’s […]

Captain Dr Kevin Rowlands RN By the Editor – The author demonstrates the centrality of history and geography to the […]

Ed. The author reflects on Corbett’s strategic principles, comparing the situation in Ukraine today with the limited maritime and economic war concept Corbett was so familiar with.

CDR Mark R Condeno PN By the Editor – The author provides an overview of the history of RPS Rajah […]