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Admiral David Beatty: The Royal Navy Incarnate
February 3, 2022
Abstract: This paper addresses the connections between David Beatty and ethos in the Royal Navy during World War I. The issue considered herein is the degree to which Beatty conflated his fortunes with those of the organization he served and how this blurring of identities played an outsized role in coloring expectations for the Navy … CONTINUE READING ❯
Abandon Ship: The Real Story of the Sinkings in the Falklands War
December 3, 2021
In Abandon Ship: The Real Story of the Sinkings in the Falklands War, maritime historian Paul Brown offers detailed accounts of the destruction of six British ships and the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano. Whether one is a serious student of naval affairs, or someone with a general interest in the Falklands War, reading this book … CONTINUE READING ❯
My Incredible Journey: From Cadet to Command
May 19, 2016
As the title suggests, My Incredible Journey is an autobiography detailing the career of Rear Admiral Peter Dingemans, who most notably served as the Captain of HMS Intrepid during the Falkland Islands War. The book has less than 206 pages of text, of which nearly half (93 pages) chronicle Dingemans’ time in Intrepid and his … CONTINUE READING ❯