Product Description

Acclaimed historian Max Arthur pays tribute to the Royal Navy from 1914 to 1945. Drawing on the personal stories of those who have served during this period, he has created a unique narrative history of the senior service.

FORGOTTEN VOICES: THE ROYAL NAVY is a memorable and moving testament to the courage, spirit, skill and irrepressible humour of those who served in the Royal Navy during these crucial years.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27429 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-11
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 576 pages

Stephen Fry
Acclaim for FORGOTTEN VOICES OF THE GREAT WAR by Max Arthur: ‘An extraordinary and extremely moving book.'

Review
Acclaim for FORGOTTEN VOICES OF THE GREAT WAR by Max Arthur: ‘An extraordinary and extremely moving book.’ (Stephen Fry )

‘These stories are so harrowing, their witness so precise and devastating.’ (The Times )

‘Very few men are still alive who fought in the trenches in the First World War. The words of the soldiers, however, are as fresh as if they were written yesterday . . . extraordinary.’ (Mail on Sunday )

About the Author
Max Arthur served in the RAF and he has written several oral history books about the armed services. He lectures on strategy and leadership.

Customer Reviews

Superb!
This book details the experiences of ordinary men and women serving in the Royal Navy from 1914-45.I found it really interesting,as many accounts are told.The battle of Jutland,the disastrous Gallipoli affair.The harsh training one could expect.There's many stories from the inter-war years,that I knew nothing about.The Second World War experiences are excellently described.There are also many tales of heartbreak and tragedy.Its a shame a lot of our younger generation don't have the same spirit today.Every one who told their story here,deserves to be saluted.