Band of Brothers: Boy Seamen in the Royal Navy, 1800-1956

by David W. Phillipson

Book Overview

A history of Boy Seaman rating in the Royal Navy, which began in the 18th century and was abolished in 1956. Describes such aspects as recruitment, feeding, clothing, training, discipline and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557500991
• ISBN13: 9781557500991
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

A Splendid Read

Beautifully written. Absorbing. I read it all in one go through the night. Admittedly, my father was on the Ganges. Still, if you have the remotest interest in the subject you'll enjoy this.