William Carne
Making of a Royal Naval Officer
Making of a Royal Naval Officer
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During World War I and World War II, William Carnes served in the Royal Navy, rising from midshipman to captain. This book chronicles his experiences at sea, including the Battle of Jutland and the evacuation of Crete.
Format: Hardback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2021
Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group
William Carnes' life, like many others in the 20th century, was shaped by the two World Wars. At the age of sixteen, he enlisted in the Royal Navy as a cadet in 1914. This is his story, told through his memoirs, letters, diaries, and photographs, of his life at sea. It encompasses his experiences as a midshipman on HMS New Zealand during the Battle of Jutland, his promotion to Captain of HMS Coventry in 1941 during the evacuation of Crete, and a captivating glimpse into society during that time, both in the military and at home. It is a remarkable tale of The Making of a Royal Naval Officer.
William Carnes' life, like many others in the 20th century, was shaped by the two World Wars. At the age of sixteen, he enlisted in the Royal Navy as a cadet in 1914. This is his story, told through his memoirs, letters, diaries, and photographs, of his life at sea. It encompasses his experiences as a midshipman on HMS New Zealand during the Battle of Jutland, his promotion to Captain of HMS Coventry in 1941 during the evacuation of Crete, and a captivating glimpse into society during that time, both in the military and at home. It is a remarkable tale of The Making of a Royal Naval Officer.
Weight: 1052g
Dimension: 166 x 242 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913491598
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