There is a wealth of knowledge presented in this work. The research that went into it is very meticulous. This edition includes years of updated research done since the hardback was originally published in 1996 as A Distant Storm. Happily, the text is always interesting and entertaining. If you want to learn the facts about this period of naval warfare there is no better way to do so than by reading this book. I’m certainly glad I did. Read the full review [link=http://www.cindyvallar.com/FrankFox.html]here[/link]
Pirates and Privateers, Cindy Vallar

This is a book should capture the public’s attention and imagination, as the author intended, and we thoroughly recommend it. After reading it the First World war will never appear the same again. Read the full review [link=http://www.clash-of-steel.co.uk/reviews/view/211]here[/link]
Clash of Steel

The detail and sheer level of detail held within the book as a whole is once again simply amazing. The hand written tables and notes, all in the authors hand written work is all clear to read and simply beautiful... Individually the series of books are a delight to see and now we have the complete set makes a magnificent reference. A major archive reference which Seaforth and the National Maritime Museum have made such a marvellous collection available to everyone. Read the full review [link=https://www.militarymodelscene.com/pands-v7-brit-warship-recog]here[/link]
Military Model Scene, Robin Buckland

The book is well illustrated and contains the complete nominal roll of both ships company including the often forgotten civilian canteen staff in SYDNEY. The German nominal roll also details the 47 EMDEN prisoners of war who were held captive in Australia during the war If you want to read the complete history of the SYDNEY – EMDEN action then this is it! Read the complete review online [link=https://navalinstitute.com.au/last-cruise-of-german-raider-destruction-of-sms-emden/]here.[/link]
The Australian Naval Institute, Greg Swinden

I’m convinced this deeply researched and beautifully presented, book will become the definitive reference source on the subject, for historians, collectors, model makers and war gamers.
Model Boats, November 2018 - reviewed by John Deamer