{"product_id":"the-royal-navy-officers-pocketbook-9781472834089","title":"The Royal Navy Officers PocketBook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The art of command isto be the complete master, and yet the complete friend of every man on board; the temporal lord and yet the spiritual brother of every rating; to be detached and yet not dissociated.''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Seaman''s Pocket-Book, 1943\u003c\/i\u003e has found huge appeal with the British public. Presented in the same format, T\u003ci\u003ehe Royal Navy Officer''s Pocket-Book \u003c\/i\u003egathers together useful advice and instruction for those naval officers fighting the Second World War on all aspects of their job, expressed in the benevolent language of the day, when authority was respected.The book has been compiled and edited by Brian Lavery, who provides commentary and an introduction. Sections include: the Officer''s Aid Memoire containing notes of the training course at one of the officer training schools; Notes for medical officers and treatment of battle casualties afloat; Notes for captains on taking command of their first ship; Notes for commanding officers; Notes on the handling and s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e..this is an important document, significant for its sense of time and place. * Good Book Guide *\u003cbr\u003ePure undiluted nostalgia! * Ships Monthly Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e...an authentic presentation of life in the wartime Navy and issues of leadership, discipline and initiative. * Best of British Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e...this book has enough illustrations, layouts, definitions and first hand information to keep any naval enthusiast fascinated for hours. * Family History Monthly *\u003cbr\u003e...exceptional value in every respect. * Navy News *\u003cbr\u003e...very highly recommended - another 'little gem' to go alongside the Seaman's Pocket Book on your yacht bookshelf. * Royal Naval Sailing Association Journal *","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408760414551,"sku":"9781472834089","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472834089.jpg?v=1730504104","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-royal-navy-officers-pocketbook-9781472834089","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}