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Hardback. Condición: New. .It is remarkable that one man should have been involved in so much action in so few years.I commend his biography to the reader: .by any standard he was a hero, and he tells his life's story with modesty and humour. Extract from the Foreword by Admiral Lord Boyce Captain Mervyn Wingfield was one of the last of his generation of submariners who made their reputation in the Second World War. Pre-war he had served on the China station and lived the riotous life of a young officer; in the war he commanded three submarines, Umpire, Sturgeon and Taurus, survived a collision in the North Sea, spent a winter in the Arctic, penetrated the Norwegian fjords submerged through a minefield, surfaced off St Nazaire in view of German guns to act as a navigation marker for the raiding force, fought cavalry in the northern Aegean, and later, off Penang, was the first British submariner to sink a Japanese submarine - and barely survived the subsequent, vicious counterattack after Taurus was severely damaged and became stuck in the mud at the bottom. Any one of these incidents would have merited a place for Wingfield in the history of naval warfare and the pantheon of submarine heroes.The Royal Navy's most senior submariner, Admiral Lord Boyce, notes in his Foreword that the diesel-powered submarines in which both men served were not so different, but the risks which Wingfield took in wartime were greater and Lord Boyce admired the way in which Wingfield led his crew and was loved by them. Many men were burned-out by the war, but in the postwar years Wingfield enjoyed a successful peacetime career in the Royal Navy where, finally, his personal qualities and his diplomacy were put to the test as a naval attache. In retirement Wingfield was well-known for hosting lively beef and Stilton lunches at the London Boat Show! He was also one of the last of the generations of Anglo-Irish families who served the Crown and provided officers and men for the Army and the Navy, and his story additionally gives some insights into his early days, especially with regard to being a young officer in the Royal Navy in the 1930s.

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Hardcover. Condición: New. After serving in the Pacific in the 1930s, Captain Mervyn Wingfield had an eventful war, with spells in the Arctic, the Aegean and the mine-infested fjords. One of the last surviving Second World War submariners, he recounts incidents such as supporting the St Nazaire raid, and managing to destroy a Japanese submarine, after which his craft became mired on the ocean bed.

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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. .It is remarkable that one man should have been involved in so much action in so few years.I commend his biography to the reader: .by any standard he was a hero, and he tells his life's story with modesty and humour. Extract from the Foreword by Admiral Lord Boyce Captain Mervyn Wingfield was one of the last of his generation of submariners who made their reputation in the Second World War. Pre-war he had served on the China station and lived the riotous life of a young officer; in the war he commanded three submarines, Umpire, Sturgeon and Taurus, survived a collision in the North Sea, spent a winter in the Arctic, penetrated the Norwegian fjords submerged through a minefield, surfaced off St Nazaire in view of German guns to act as a navigation marker for the raiding force, fought cavalry in the northern Aegean, and later, off Penang, was the first British submariner to sink a Japanese submarine - and barely survived the subsequent, vicious counterattack after Taurus was severely damaged and became stuck in the mud at the bottom. Any one of these incidents would have merited a place for Wingfield in the history of naval warfare and the pantheon of submarine heroes.The Royal Navy's most senior submariner, Admiral Lord Boyce, notes in his Foreword that the diesel-powered submarines in which both men served were not so different, but the risks which Wingfield took in wartime were greater and Lord Boyce admired the way in which Wingfield led his crew and was loved by them. Many men were burned-out by the war, but in the postwar years Wingfield enjoyed a successful peacetime career in the Royal Navy where, finally, his personal qualities and his diplomacy were put to the test as a naval attache. In retirement Wingfield was well-known for hosting lively beef and Stilton lunches at the London Boat Show! He was also one of the last of the generations of Anglo-Irish families who served the Crown and provided officers and men for the Army and the Navy, and his story additionally gives some insights into his early days, especially with regard to being a young officer in the Royal Navy in the 1930s. The previously unpublished memories of a wartime submariner whose exploits included the stalking and sinking of a Japanese submarine. An incredible true story of courage and bravery in the history of modern naval warfare. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Pictorial Hard Cover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. 179 pages. Ex-Library. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

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Hardcover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Whittles (Caithness, UK) 2012, first printing, 179 pp, photos, author's Royal Navy career, as a captain serving in submarines in the Med and far east, post war, vol 1 of series British Navy in War and Peace, fine in pictorial hardcovers with no jacket as issued,

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Condición: VG. 1963 University Microfilms. Reproduction of Doctoral Dissertation. Sq.8vo., 221 leaves (reproduced on rectos only), wraps. VG.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. .It is remarkable that one man should have been involved in so much action in so few years.I commend his biography to the reader: .by any standard he was a hero, and he tells his life's story with modesty and humour. Extract from the Foreword by Admiral Lord Boyce Captain Mervyn Wingfield was one of the last of his generation of submariners who made their reputation in the Second World War. Pre-war he had served on the China station and lived the riotous life of a young officer; in the war he commanded three submarines, Umpire, Sturgeon and Taurus, survived a collision in the North Sea, spent a winter in the Arctic, penetrated the Norwegian fjords submerged through a minefield, surfaced off St Nazaire in view of German guns to act as a navigation marker for the raiding force, fought cavalry in the northern Aegean, and later, off Penang, was the first British submariner to sink a Japanese submarine - and barely survived the subsequent, vicious counterattack after Taurus was severely damaged and became stuck in the mud at the bottom. Any one of these incidents would have merited a place for Wingfield in the history of naval warfare and the pantheon of submarine heroes.The Royal Navy's most senior submariner, Admiral Lord Boyce, notes in his Foreword that the diesel-powered submarines in which both men served were not so different, but the risks which Wingfield took in wartime were greater and Lord Boyce admired the way in which Wingfield led his crew and was loved by them. Many men were burned-out by the war, but in the postwar years Wingfield enjoyed a successful peacetime career in the Royal Navy where, finally, his personal qualities and his diplomacy were put to the test as a naval attache. In retirement Wingfield was well-known for hosting lively beef and Stilton lunches at the London Boat Show! He was also one of the last of the generations of Anglo-Irish families who served the Crown and provided officers and men for the Army and the Navy, and his story additionally gives some insights into his early days, especially with regard to being a young officer in the Royal Navy in the 1930s. The previously unpublished memories of a wartime submariner whose exploits included the stalking and sinking of a Japanese submarine. An incredible true story of courage and bravery in the history of modern naval warfare. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich history of an Irish estate and the generations of a family who called it home. Beginning in the early 16th century, the narrative traces the estate's transformation from church lands to a fortified stronghold against Irish tribes, eventually becoming a cherished family residence. The author, a descendant of the estate's founders, shares personal anecdotes and insights into the restoration efforts undertaken to preserve the house and its surrounding landscapes. The book offers a glimpse into the lives of those who resided on the estate and the historical events that shaped its destiny. It explores themes of family legacy, architectural preservation, and the enduring connection between people and place. Readers will be captivated by the detailed descriptions of the house's interior, adorned with a remarkable collection of stag horns, antique weaponry, and other fascinating artifacts. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous historical research, this book illuminates the significance of preserving the past and understanding the profound impact it has on the present. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: New. The previously unpublished memoirs of a wartime submariner whose exploits included the stalking and sinking of a Japanese submarine&Uumlber den AutorAbout the editor: Captain Peter Hore is the author or editor of a dozen books about.