On Her Majesty's Nuclear Service
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On Her Majesty's Nuclear Service by Eric Thompson
One of the first ever memoirs by a Royal Navy nuclear submarine officer, this is the inside story of the men who ensured that 'Mutually Assured Destruction' was maintained at all times during the Cold War.
This book is highly recommended, not just for the detail and historical perspective it gives, but also for the lightness of the writingThis reviewer could almost sense Eric Thompson smiling wryly as he put his memories down on paper or computer screen. * Navy Books 29/03/2021 *
This is a personal memoir, but a superior one. As well as being a cracking read, Thompson puts his professional experiences in their wider context which is why this book should have broad appeal. There is much to learn here about the RN’s submarine service and about the UK’s nuclear weapons policy. * Naval Review 16/08/2021 *
A well-written book offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the little-known world of the modern Navy and its submarine service. Littered with amusing stories and anecdotes, Thompson’s writing entertains as well as informs. * Love Reading *
...it is refreshing to learn what really happens directly from a knowledgeable and reliable source. * Baird Maritime 21/04/2021 *
Both witty and serious, his [Commodore Eric Thompson's] social commentary is as insightful as those of a maritime nature. This book is not just easy but fun to read. The language alone is worth the trip. At the end, readers with submarine experience will be comfortable “knowing’ Commodore Thompson; those without dolphins will have more than a taste of that experience. * Naval History Book Reviews *
This is a personal memoir, but a superior one. As well as being a cracking read, Thompson puts his professional experiences in their wider context which is why this book should have broad appeal. There is much to learn here about the RN’s submarine service and about the UK’s nuclear weapons policy. * Naval Review 16/08/2021 *
A well-written book offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the little-known world of the modern Navy and its submarine service. Littered with amusing stories and anecdotes, Thompson’s writing entertains as well as informs. * Love Reading *
...it is refreshing to learn what really happens directly from a knowledgeable and reliable source. * Baird Maritime 21/04/2021 *
Both witty and serious, his [Commodore Eric Thompson's] social commentary is as insightful as those of a maritime nature. This book is not just easy but fun to read. The language alone is worth the trip. At the end, readers with submarine experience will be comfortable “knowing’ Commodore Thompson; those without dolphins will have more than a taste of that experience. * Naval History Book Reviews *
Eric Thompson was born in Scotland during the Second World War. He won a scholarship to Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth at sixteen, was streamed as an Engineer Officer, volunteered for submarines and thirty-seven years later retired as Commodore of Britain's principal nuclear submarine base at Faslane. A creature of the Cold War, he served in five submarines, two squadrons, the staff of Submarine HQ and the Ministry of Defence. In addition to being a nuclear propulsion specialist, he took a Masters degree in Acoustics and became a lead officer in the ultra-secret world of underwater warfare and stealth technology. His MBE was awarded for leadership during a submarine emergency on patrol.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781612008943 |
| ISBN 10 | 1612008941 |
| Title | On Her Majesty's Nuclear Service |
| Author | Eric Thompson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Casemate Publishers |
| Year published | 2020-10-14 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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