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Item Details
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FOR THE LOVE OF THE NAVY
A CELEBRATION OF THE BRITISH ARMED FORCES |
By: |
Ray Hamilton |
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Hardback |
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£9.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1786850648 |
ISBN 13: |
9781786850645 |
Publisher: |
SUMMERSDALE PUBLISHERS |
Pub. date: |
12 October, 2017 |
Pages: |
272 |
Description: |
From magnificent vessels like the Tudor warship Mary Rose and the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, to the naval heroes and dramatic sea battles that make up the British Navy's illustrious history, and looking at the remarkable people who serve in her ranks today, this fascinating miscellany celebrates the oldest of the UK's armed services. |
Synopsis: |
Have you ever wondered...How the Navy and the Marines came to be `royal'?How Samuel Pepys helped professionalise the Navy while at the same timepenning his famous diary.What the origins of everyday expressions like `toeing the line', `showingyour true colours' and `piping-hot food' are?Marvel at the magnificent vessels that have always been the backbone of the force, from the Tudor warship Mary Rose to the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, the largest warship ever built for the Royal Navy. Pay homage to the acclaimed naval heroes and the impressive battles that make up its illustrious history, from the Battle of Gravelines which saw off the Spanish Armada to the two world wars of the twentieth century and beyond, via the sea battles of the Napoleonic Wars. And learn about the remarkable people who serve in the Navy's ranks today as its beating heart, in roles as widespread as conflictprevention, counternarcotics, counter-piracy and humanitarian and disaster relief, ensuring that the Senior Service will retain its reputation for excellence for generations to come. |
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UK |
Imprint: |
Summersdale Publishers |
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