Tag: RNVR
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HMS King Alfred – the RNVR’s wartime training site
During the Second World War, HMS King Alfred in Hove, Sussex, became the nerve centre for training officers of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (RNVR). In this blog, I’ve pulled together some intriguing facts that reveal the importance of this unique establishment. HMS King Alfred plays a key role in my new book – For Those…
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The Wavy Navy: Seven key things to understand about the RNVR in World War II
The Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (RNVR) played a pivotal role during World War II, contributing significantly to the Allied war effort. But the initials might mean nothing to some people in the 21st century. The RNVR was established in 1903 to supplement the Royal Navy with trained volunteers. By the time World War II erupted,…
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