Inside The Royal Navy Today

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To accompany the BBC television series, this book is a fascinating & wide-ranging account of the modern Royal Navy in the two-hundredth-year anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Christopher Terrill spent a year inside the Royal Navy & here reveals in intimate detail the daily life of Her Majesty's Naval Base Devonport ï ½ the largest in Western Europe. He also reveals astonishing insights into life on board some of the Navy's most modern warships both as they prepare for deployment & as they embark on active service around the world. Terrill explores the proud tradition of the Royal Navy, which has been the first line of defence of this island race since the reign of King Alfred, focusing on the Navy's heritage (through the Trafalgar celebrations) & its current & ever-changing role in the modern world. Whether engaging in 'runs ashore' at Dubai or confronting the awful devestation caused by the tsunami in Sri Lanka, a Royal Navy warship is always a 'little piece of Britain' floating on the seas of the world. The shipmates are the beating heart of the Royal Navy. Their hopes & fears make the big questions come to life in intimate, humorous & often surprising ways. Whether it be the young recruit leaving home to join the mob', the charismatic chaplain on board the ship, or the seasoned matelot hooked on life at sea, these individuals each have stories & experiences that are not only unique to the Navy, but that also help to explain the very particular mindset of the men & women who choose to join the Senior Service.