“… a useful reference for those with an interest in the Battle of the Atlantic or the Knight’s Cross who would like accessible, at hand, career outlines of the most successful U-boat commanders to supplement their other reading and research.” Read the full review [link=https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tuesday-Tidings-Newsletter.html?soid=1138974103528&aid=MA3Mw-ArVEI]here[/link]
The National Maritime Historical Society

"A good narrative of the war in the Mediterranean, likely to be of interest to anyone interested in the Second World War, especially those who seek to educate colonial cousins about Britain’s contribution." 5 Stars Read the full review [link=https://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/blue-water-war-the-maritime-struggle-in-the-mediterranean-and-middle-east-1940%E2%80%931945-by-brian-e-walter.322034/]here[/link]
Army Rumour Service (ARRSE)

"This is a truly comprehensive reference book, with a wide-ranging descriptive analysis of the Italian Navy, its modern origins, its ships and its organisation as constituted during World War II. There is no doubt that the Italians built handsome warships!" Read the full review [link=https://www.naval-review.com/book-reviews/mussolinis-navy-a-reference-guide-to-the-regia-marina-1930-1945-2/]here[/link]
The Naval Review

"This has been another highly readable account by the author. His research includes many sources translated into English for the first time. It is a subject that I have read about previously, yet found much new information included. Highly recommended." Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/04/battle-for-norway.html]here[/link]
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In the early 2000's and at the age of 80, Robert le Page decided to write his wartime memoir for both his family and friends. With an aging memory inevitably their were some errors, so this published book has been researched and edited by his son, Jonathan. Robert was in the Home Guard when he received his call-up papers in 1941 to join the Fleet Air Arm as a pilot. An issue with his eyesight however, led to him becoming an observer aboard the Fairey Swordfish instead. As the war rumbled on, he would have to endure a frustrating ten month training programme before joining an operational squadron. For the remainder of the war he would serve aboard various Royal Navy ships and see action in both the Battle of the Atlantic and also supporting D-Day. This is not a military history book providing a narrative of consecutive operations. This memoir has a very personal feel as Robert reveals what it was like to train and learn new skills from navigation to wireless transmitting. How uncomfortable.. Read more
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