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This collection gathers naval and military titles that otherwise sit across different authors and formats, making the catalogue easier to scan by subject.
6 titles
David Irving · Hardcover · 412pp
Thirty-eight British and American cargo ships sailed in June 1942 for North Russia. On July 4, the British Admiralty ordered the escorts to turn back and escape, leaving each ship to fend for itself. Most were sunk. (David Irving's harrowing 1967 account of the drama resulted in a major libel action in 1970.)
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Commander John Irving · Paperback · 250pp
Step aboard the cruiser Argonaut with Midshipman Dick Valliant as he embarks on a thrilling journey into the heart of the Great War. From the icy patrols of the North Sea to the sun-drenched waters of the Mediterranean, follow Dick as he confronts U-boats, leads daring rescue missions, and faces the perils of the Dardanelles campaign.
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Commander John Irving · Paperback · 250pp
Step aboard the cruiser Argonaut with Midshipman Dick Valliant as he embarks on a thrilling journey into the heart of the Great War. From the icy patrols of the North Sea to the sun-drenched waters of the Mediterranean, follow Dick as he confronts U-boats, leads daring rescue missions, and faces the perils of the Dardanelles campaign.
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Commander John Irving · Hardcover · 150pp
For centuries, the art of flying flags at sea has been steeped in tradition, rules, and decorum. The Manual of Flag Etiquette, reviewed and accepted as correct by the Lord's Commissioners of the Admiralty, is the authoritative guide for yachtsmen and mariners alike. Covering everything from ensigns and burgees to distress signals and ceremonial dressing of ships, this essential handbook provides clear, precise instructions on the proper use of flags aboard vessels.
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Commander John Irving · Hardcover · eBook · 175pp
The language of the Royal Navy A comprehensive glossary of naval vocabulary from wardroom to fo'c'sle-technical terms, slang, and the distinctive expressions of the Senior Service. Hardcover edition. Limited modern printing.
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David Irving · Hardcover · eBook · 144pp
The Dambusters raid from both sides Operation Chastise documented through RAF records and German civil defence archives, with testimony from British aircrew and German survivors. Hardcover edition. Limited modern collector printing.
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