Mark Williams (19) (1931–)

Examines how, in the face of great maritime losses, Captain Gilbert Roberts was asked by Winston Churchill to set up a tactical Anti-U-Boat training school in Liverpool, and tells the story of the man, called from a desk job, to finally being honored by many countries before retiring after 50 years service. Roberts revolutionized anti-submarine warfare in WWII. He set up and ran the Western Approaches Tactical Unit, studying submarine strategy, developing counter tactics for the convoys, the most important being known as "the fruit cocktail". His reputation was such that after hostilities ceased his expertise remained in demand with NATO Navies.

SEE ALSO: Crisis Convoy: The story of HX231 by Vice-Admiral Peter Gretton

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