Topic & Content Published in 1979, this book examines the ill-fated operations of Force Z, where the battleship HMS Prince of Wales and battlecruiser HMS
Tag: Royal Navy
The Line of Battle
AKA Battle Line, line-ahead, or column formation One of the most historically important concepts with regard to naval warfare, the line of battle is also
Book Review: Destroyer Weapons of World War 2 by Peter Hodges & Norman Friedman
Anyone familiar with destroyer operations in World War II will know that destroyers began gradually taking on a larger number of responsibilities from their originally
Book Review: Patrick O’Brian’s Navy Edited by Richard O’Neill
Ever wondered about the differences between a ship of the line and a frigate? Do you know the differences between a blue, white, or red
Book Review – The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Monsarrat
I don’t read much historical fiction, but I occasionally make exceptions since this book relates very closely to naval history and is semi-autobiographical. Published in
Splice the Mainbrace! – Grog
Drinkers with a sailing problem…or is it the other way around? We’re taking a journey back to the days of wooden ships and iron men.
Fair Winds & Following Seas 