The Making of a Royal Naval Officer

By Mark Carne and William Carne

William Carne's life, like so many others in the 20th Century, was defined by the two World Wars. He joined the Royal Navy as a cadet aged just sixteen in 1914. This is his story of his life at sea, from his own memoirs, letters, diaries and photos. It is a humbling account of his time as a midshipman on HMS New Zealand at the Battle of Jutland, to Captain of HMS Coventry in 1941 during the evacuation of Crete. It is also a fascinating insight into society at that time, both in the Service and at home. It is the story of The Making of a Royal Naval Officer.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1913491595
• ISBN13: 9781913491598
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Uniform Press
• Length: 322 Pages