News, Articles and Comment

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book providing a “delightful voyage through over two centuries of female sailors navigating their often tempestuous course towards equality in seafaring.”

Ed. An extensive and personal investigation into the microhistory of HMS Wager, a W-class destroyer that operated with the British Pacific Fleet (BPF). Written for the 80^th Anniversary of VJ Day.

Ed. With original research to argue her case, the author investigates the perceptions and reality of women serving in the Armed Forces. A 30 minute read.

Ed. As the Chairman observes, another three months of hectic activity on the world stage have flown by. We have been reminded of the awesome power of the US military in action and relearned the importance of husbanding realistic and considered intelligence assessments which will take months, not hours, to assess and really need to remain behind the green baize door.

Ed. In October 1938, in the aftermath of the Munich conference, Admiral Sir Reginald Plunkett-Drax argued that the international situation necessitated radical defence measures, including national service. Reprinted from the NR’s Archive [26/4, p. 595]. A 15 minute read.

Ed. This article, originally published in 1988 for the NR’s 75^th anniversary, examined the then current state of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) during a transformative time for women serving in the RN. Reproduced here from the NR’s archives for International Women’s Day. A 20 minute read.

Ed. The author provides a personal reflection on RN-USN cooperation, a subject of continuing interest in the NR. A 5 minute read.

Ed. Remembrance is not something we should consign to one day a year. The initiative to have a National focus for year round remembrance outside of London is now a living maturing reality. The author provides an update on how the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Merchant Navy memorials are progressing. A 10 minute read.

Ed. For this Remembrance Sunday, the author provides an overview of the numerous naval memorials located in the London area. An article on the National Memorial Arboretum 30 years on will follow tomorrow.  A 15 minute read.