Isbn: 9781844156566 - gunboat commander: tthe life of 'hitch' lieutenant commander robert hichens dso*, dsc** rnvr 1909-1949 (9 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This biography draws heavily on the personal diaries of the subject, Robert Hichens (or 'Hitch' as he was universally known). After a brief description of his early life, time at Oxford, his motor racing achievements (including trophies at Le Mans in his Aston Martin) and RN training, the book focuses on his exceptional wartime experiences. Hitch was the most highly decorated RNVR officer of the war with two DSOs, three DSCs and three Mentions in Despatches. He was recommended for a posthumous VC. We read of his early days in vulnerable minesweepers and the Dunkirk 'Dynamo' operation, (his first DSC). In late 1940 he joined Coastal Forces serving in the very fast MGBs, soon earning his own command and shortly after command of his Flotilla. He was the first to capture an E-Boat. His successful leadership led to many more successes and his reputation as a fearless and dynamic leader remains a legend today. The book contains detailed and graphic accounts of running battles against the more heavily armed E-boats. Tragically he was killed in action in April 1943, having refused promotion and a job ashore.This book is on the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth official reading list. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller.

Black Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Reprint. xvii, 348pp, illustrated with black & white photos as plates and black & white maps, pages clean and crisp, some spotting to edges, gilt spine lettering, unclipped dust jacket, in very good condition. Size: 8vo. Naval Biography.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Hardback volume with unclipped dust jacket. [xviii] 348 pp. Binding firm. Some brown speckling to the page edges but internally, the pages are clean with no inscriptions or annotations. Minimal signs of wear to the dust jacket. No tears or losses. DJ has been wrapped in a clear protective cover. Size: 9" - 10" tall. Weight: 765g. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Reprint. With photographic illustrations, A fine copy in fine dustjacket. This biography draws heavily on the personal diaries of the subject, Robert Hichens. After a brief description of his early life, time at Oxford, his motor racing achievements (including trophies at Le Mans in his Aston Martin) and RN training, the book focuses on his exceptional wartime experiences. Hitch was the most highly decorated RNVR officer of the war with two DSOs, three DSCs and three Mentions in Despatches. He was recommended for a posthumous VC.; 240 x 160mm; xviii, 348 pages.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The boards and binding are square and tight, the text block is clean and bright and illustrated with B/W photos, the dust wrapper has a few indents to the front panel. Book price includes 2nd class post in UK only.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hichens had an interesting and very lucky career in Coastal Forces. pp.xii.348. Maps. Illus. DW has shelf wear; now in archival sleeve. Includes annotated obit of Cmdr. Douglas Hunt from the DT, an obit of Lt. 'Polly' Perkins, and a letter from Tony Lee about his memories of service in the Coastal Forces. …

Condizione: Very Good.

Condizione: Neu. Neu - Lt Cdr Robert Hichens became a legendary MGB commander and the most highly decorated RNVR officer in the WW2. Hichens was a charismatic leader who shaped the course of motor gun boat operations. This book covers first hand accounts of close naval action in the North Sea and English Channel against enemy E-boats and shipping.…