David Black (15)

Maverick Lieutenant Harry Gilmour commands the Royal Navy submarine Scourge in the Mediterranean in the early 1940s. The novel follows the day to day life of his crew as they conduct operations as diverse as landing commandos on Greek islands, engaging merchant shipping and providing escort duty for the Allied landings in Sicily. The submarine life is fraught with danger that is greatly increased by the fact that one of Gilmour's senior officers is out to get him killed.
I knew this would be show more bad when I bought it, but thought I would give it a whirl for the experience. Ripping yarns from World War II. Tales of derring do and all that. One of a series that I won't be investigating any further as it's just not my thing. show less

Harry's lively life continues as he works his way up the ladder in the British Mediterranean Sub Fleet. Based on Malta during the worst of times, he sees enough action on land and undersea for several lifetimes. Malta was an essential component for Rommel's defeat in Africa which caused it to be subjected to almost continuous bombing during the early days of WW2. Good history and another good entry into this exciting and interesting series.

Gritty, quite good story about a submarine mission to Russia prior to the Nazi invasion of said country. Authentic portrayal of the complications of manning, managing and surviving life on these difficult and dangerous ships of war.

Harry is seconded to the Free French as a liaison officer. It is early in the war so England stands alone. He finds that life as a French Submariner is quite different, even better than on a British boat. On another secret mission this time to the US, then to Martinique. Traitorous Vichy French and lots of gold, and not the piratical kind, keep the plot boiling in this second installment of an interesting WW2 series.