"So, the book is highly recommended to fill in that knowledge gap some of us may have. It is accompanied by a useful glossary, a complete index and several photos that may be new to readers." Read the full review [link=https://www.naval-review.com/book-reviews/survivors-of-enemy-action-experiences-of-merchant-seamen-1939-1945/]here.[/link]
The Naval Review

"This hardback book is the saga of Norway’s Merchant Fleet in the Second World War. It is a splendidly researched addition to Second World War maritime history and is claimed to be the first detailed account in English of Norway’s critical contribution to the Allies’ war effort."
International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations Newsletter - Number 64, May 2023

I really enjoyed this book, as gripping as a good novel, until it hit home how inappropriate is the word ‘enjoyed’. The men in this book are not fictional characters from some author’s imagination. This is the story of some of the brave men who did a very dangerous job many of whom died in the course of their work. Some were blown to pieces in an instant others died after many days adrift in an open boat or on a Carley float. The job those fellow merchant seamen who survived did, showing courage and skilled seamanship, was crucial to the nation’s survival. This well researched book covers only a few of the losses to the merchant navy fleet but it is well representative of the service we should never forget. Once started it is a difficult book to put down and we highly recommend it. Read the full review [link=https://www.clash-of-steel.co.uk/reviews/view/316]here[/link]
Clash of Steel

A magnificent volume. Packed with the most beautiful artist-drawn picture postcards from the Golden-Age – liners, interiors, advertisements - it is a sheer delight. I'd challenge any non-postcard collector not to be entranced with the book's illustrations. It will be a friend for life.
Picture Postcard Monthly

This is an excellent book on an often neglected part of our maritime heritage.
Shipping - Today and Yesterday,