"This book covers every facet of life in the Royal Navy in the Second World War. Incredibly comprehensive, it ranges from esoteric matters such as the Admiralty Board and command structures to the reality of life on the lower deck of an escort. Lavery hasn't shrunk from exposing weaknesses as much as illustrated strengths; everything from the legacy of pre-war neglect and the very real threat of mutiny in 1944 in certain ships to the development of radar." -- History Today "In this wide-ranging, lavishly illustrated book, Lavery shows how Churchill inspired those who served under him, and does not gloss over the weaknesses. An inspiring read." -- The Good Book Guide "This really is a tour de force of life in the wartime Navy. Fascinating and informative, it is also a delight to read." -- Warship World "Breaks new ground in its comprehensive approach to the subject .

and should be in the library of everyone interested in the Royal Navy of World War 2." -- Navy News "The real strength of Churchill's Navy is in taking the big picture, showing how all the different maritime services--from the Wrens to the Marines--contributed to the war effort." -- Nautilus Telegraph " Churchill's Navy is a 300-page coffee table book that will make an excellent gift for anyone who served in the Royal Navy during the last war. Superbly illustrated in colour and black and white pictures with exploded drawings showing how complex items such as torpedeos and guns work, this is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the reality of life in the Royal Navy during those crucial years." -- Now & Then Magazine.