Sinossi
During World War II, Britain's Royal Navy has to expand more than sevenfold, in the faces of the threat of invasion, enemy bombing and the need to carry out campaigns all around the world. To find officers for this force it had to move well outside its normal supply of boys trained from the age of 13. It started by recruiting yachtsmen and giving them a smattering of naval discipline before sending them to sea. Then it sent possible officers into action as ordinary seamen, to live a hard and dangerous life in destroyers. Selected men were then given their officer training in three months in an improved seaside base at Brighton.They sailed as officers in all kinds of ships, but especially in the new landing craft which would invade North Africa, Italy and Normandy. Those appointed to escort vessels in the Battle of the Atlantic came under the fearsome gaze of Commodore Stephenson, the 'Terror of Tobermory' before being sent out on convoy escort.This book looks at the social background of naval recruits, the training methods, the personal experiences of those involved (including the actor Alec Guinness) and what they had to learn to become an officer of the watch on the bridge of a warship, or even the captain of a landing craft or frigate. It has much to say on seamanship, naval technology, leadership and organisation which is still relevant today.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
L'autore
Brian Lavery is one of Britain's leading naval historians and a prolific author. A Curator Emeritus at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, and a renowned expert on the sailing navy and the Royal Navy, in 2007 he won the prestigious Desmond Wettern Maritime Media Award. His naval writing was further honoured in 2008 with the Society of Nautical Research's Anderson Medal. His recent titles include Ship (2006), Royal Tars (2010), Conquest of the Ocean (2013), In Which They Served (2008), Churchill's Navy (2006), and the Sunday Times bestseller Empire of the Seas (2010).'
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Altre edizioni note dello stesso titolo
Risultati della ricerca per IN WHICH THEY SERVED
Foto dell'editore
In Which They Served : The Royal Navy Officer Experience in the Second World War
Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo GRP17874316
Compra usato
EUR 5,43
Spedizione EUR 5,78
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Immagini fornite dal venditore
In Which They Served
Da: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: Good. First edition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear. Codice articolo 9999-99999526855
Compra usato
EUR 4,05
Spedizione EUR 8,07
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
In Which They Served: The Royal Navy Officer Experience in the Second World War
Da: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. In Which They Served: The Royal Navy Officer Experience in the Second World War This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Codice articolo 7719-9781844860708
Compra usato
EUR 10,27
Spedizione EUR 4,76
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: 2 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
IN WHICH THEY SERVED
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR001943985
Compra usato
EUR 8,79
Spedizione EUR 6,48
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: 4 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
IN WHICH THEY SERVED
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Hardback. Condizione: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Codice articolo GOR004028552
Compra usato
EUR 8,79
Spedizione EUR 6,48
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
In Which They Served: The Royal Navy Officer Experience in the Second World War
Da: Bahamut Media, Reading, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Codice articolo 6545-9781844860708
Compra usato
EUR 10,27
Spedizione EUR 8,07
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: 2 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
In Which They Served : The Royal Navy Officer Experience in the Second World War
Editore:
Conway Maritine Press, London, 2008
ISBN 10: 1844860701
ISBN 13: 9781844860708
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Da: Westwood Books, Cramlington, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 4 su 5 stelle
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. N/A (illustratore). 2008. Conway, London, 2008. Hard Cover. Book Condition : Very Good to near fine. Slight bumping jacket. Appears an unread copy. Heavy book may require extra postage. Bookseller Inventory #002889. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. N/A. Codice articolo 002889
Compra usato
EUR 5,95
Spedizione EUR 13,30
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Immagini fornite dal venditore
In Which They Served
Da: M Godding Books Ltd, Devizes, WILTS, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good Jacket. . Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item. Codice articolo 288666
Compra usato
EUR 7,54
Spedizione EUR 12,70
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
In Which They Served: The Royal Navy Officer Experience in the Second World War
Editore:
Conway Maritime Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 1844860701
ISBN 13: 9781844860708
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Prima edizione
Da: Clevedon Community Bookshop Co-operative, Clevedon, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. All of our books without an ISBN number (normally pre-1970 in date) are described individually in detail. Books with an ISBN number (this one included) are all offered for sale in good condition or better: some may be in very good, near fine, or fine condition. If the condition is critical to your decision to purchase, then please contact us and we will let you know our view of its condition. If the book is very heavy, we will may need to contact you before completion of purchase to advise you of extra postage costs. Codice articolo 69259
Compra usato
EUR 3,57
Spedizione EUR 16,94
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
In Which They Served: The Royal Navy Officer Experience in the Second World War
Editore:
Conway Maritime Press Ltd, 2008
ISBN 10: 1844860701
ISBN 13: 9781844860708
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Da: Greener Books, London, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 4 su 5 stelle
Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Codice articolo 2804060
Compra usato
EUR 4,15
Spedizione EUR 18,49
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili