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A Midshipman's War: A Young Man in the Mediterranean Naval War, 1941-1943

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Frank Wade has written the definitive, naval history of the Allied naval forces active in the Med region during WW II! Full of well-researched stories and anecdotes based on Frank's direct participation in this stragtegic theatre of war as a 17 year-old Midshipman (Junior Officer). An intriquing and enthralling personal story written with finesse and sincere regard for the significance of these important naval actions. A must read for the naval historian and WW II buff!!

A Midshipman's War: A Young Man In The Mediterranean Naval War 1941-43 by British veteran Frank Wade is the story of the search for German naval forces in the Eastern Mediterranean. Specifically included is the Axis drive to capture the Suez Canal and the determined Allied effort to keep the canal open and control access to the Middle East. The result of extensive research, A Midshipman's War: A Young Man In The Mediterranean Naval War 1941-43 is replete with dangers of seaborne military encounters, the terrible naval losses, and offers the reader a deeply personal, "eye-witness" insight into the war and its inevitable toll. ...A Midshipman's War is a welcome and strongly recommended addition to World War II Military Studies collections and supplemental reading lists.

This is an excellent memoir of the period, with great pictures. Quite helpful in understanding what occured and a supplement to Cunningham's memoirs. Some errors in detail as to the Axis actions.