Book description
An engrossing memoir that uncovers the turning point of the Battle of the Atlantic against the U-boat menace.
Perfect for fans of Ian Toll, Jonathan Dimbleby or C. S. Forrester’s Greyhound.
Vice Admiral Sir Peter Gretton’s book is a brilliant account of his career in the navy through World War…
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There are many valuable memoirs that can take you inside the stories of the Battle of the Atlantic.
Changing technologies and the grand strategy of winning the Second World War tend to dominate many accounts but memoirs give insight into the lives, emotions, and thoughts of those called on to fight in great waters. Gretton was one of the most capable Royal Navy commanders whose skills and professionalism helped to turn the tide in the Battle.
Read this and see the campaign through his eyes as a professional hunter of U-boats and a good shepherd to the merchant ships under…
From G.H.'s list on Britain and the Battle of the Atlantic.
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