The Royal Marines and the war at sea 1939-45

Martin Watts

The Royal Marines and the war at sea 1939-45

Martin Watts

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Combining personal narrative with strategical, tactical and technological analysis, this talk is centred on the career of the author's great-uncle, Colour Sergeant Albert 'Nobby' Elliott, who saw active service in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Arctic and Indian Oceans. The talk examines how marines fought at sea, their relationship with the Royal Navy, and the overall contribution they made to victory in the Second World War.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2019
Event	Lyminge Friends - Duration: 4 Sept 2019 → …

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