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The Silent Service John Parker

The Silent Service By John Parker

The Silent Service by John Parker


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Summary

Through World War II, the Falklands conflict and the sinking of Belgrano, to present-day machines, the Royal Navy Submarine Service has played a large part in British defence. This personality-led investigation includes diaries from the early 20th century and first-person testemonies.

The Silent Service Summary

The Silent Service: The Inside Story of the Royal Navy's Submarine Heroes by John Parker

One of the great untold stories of the British services is that of the Royal Navy Submarine Service which entered the fray of World War I with 100 underwater craft. Through World War II, where submariners' prospects of returning safely from a mission were only 50:50, the Falklands conflict and the sinking of the Belgrano, to modern-day elite machines, the Silent Service has played an enormous part in British defence. The author's in-depth investigation is very much personality led with diaries from the early part of the century to substantial first-person testimony from survivors of wartime heroics (when many VCs were won).

About John Parker

John Parker, a journalist and former Fleet Street editor, has undertaken many investigative projects in his writing career with topics ranging from the Mafia to Northern Ireland. His numerous books include several military bestsellers including The Gurkhas, Sbs: The Inside Story of The Special Boat Service and Commandos.

Additional information

GOR001003016
9780747237921
0747237921
The Silent Service: The Inside Story of the Royal Navy's Submarine Heroes by John Parker
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Headline Publishing Group
20010927
304
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