Tag: Royal Navy
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Otto Kretschmer: The silent U-boat ace of the Atlantic
November 2025 sees the release of In Danger’s Hour (preorder for Kindle now), the second part of the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure Series. Following their earlier adventures in For Those In Peril, in this second instalment, we follow the twins’ service throughout 1941, from the Mediterranean to the coast of west Africa. But as Rom…
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Scapa Flow’s unique role in the Second World War
Tucked away in the windswept Orkney Islands, Scapa Flow is more than just a natural harbour – it is a place steeped in maritime history, a silent witness to the tides of war and peace. While its strategic importance dates back centuries, it was during the Second World War that Scapa Flow truly cemented its…
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Guardians of the Convoys: The Royal Navy’s Destroyers in the Second World War
In the vast and perilous theatres of the Second World War, the Royal Navy’s destroyers stood as vigilant sentinels of the sea. Agile, heavily armed, and endlessly versatile, these ships were the backbone of Britain’s naval defence – protecting convoys, hunting submarines, and engaging enemy forces from the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean. In my…
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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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