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Cruiser Squadron
In 1900 Sir Giles Courtenay arrives at Hong Kong with three British Cruisers on what was intended to be a flag-flying mission for British Government workers and their families, but the Boxer Rebellion had just begun and he is asked to take the three ships to assist the Admiral who was attempting to send troops up to Peking to defend the British Legation. In doing so, he is drawn into destroying Chinese forts and assisting in the withdrawal of the Admiral's force.
1914, and Britain and Germany are at War. Giles Courtenay is now Flag-officer to a small British Cruiser Squadron operating in the South Indian Ocean and Atlantic. The Squadron goes in search of German raiders, and then is sent to the Falkland Islands to assist the British Admiral there. After a major British reverse, Courtenay takes his ships to search up the eastern coast of South America for more raiders, and has to play a game of cat and mouse with a German Cruiser that has taken sanctuary in a neutral port and whose Captain shows no sign of wishing to leave....
1914, and Britain and Germany are at War. Giles Courtenay is now Flag-officer to a small British Cruiser Squadron operating in the South Indian Ocean and Atlantic. The Squadron goes in search of German raiders, and then is sent to the Falkland Islands to assist the British Admiral there. After a major British reverse, Courtenay takes his ships to search up the eastern coast of South America for more raiders, and has to play a game of cat and mouse with a German Cruiser that has taken sanctuary in a neutral port and whose Captain shows no sign of wishing to leave....
267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 4, 2025
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January 9, 2025
Courtenay’s enter the 20th Century
Another brilliant Brian Withcombe Courtenay story, first the Boxer rebellion followed by the beginning of the Great War.
Excellent sea stories no longer the Oak Hull and Sail, but now steam and rapid gunnery.
Anxiously awaiting the next saga.
Highly recommend
Another brilliant Brian Withcombe Courtenay story, first the Boxer rebellion followed by the beginning of the Great War.
Excellent sea stories no longer the Oak Hull and Sail, but now steam and rapid gunnery.
Anxiously awaiting the next saga.
Highly recommend
January 16, 2025
a classic sea adventure
More from the Courtney family. Good story line great characters. A more modern story of the famous British naval tradition. Recommend. The first one
More from the Courtney family. Good story line great characters. A more modern story of the famous British naval tradition. Recommend. The first one
February 11, 2026
Extraordinary name change
How on earth did Admiral Cradock become Admiral Crocket a few pages later??!!
Cradock was a real historical figure who was defeated as described.
How on earth did Admiral Cradock become Admiral Crocket a few pages later??!!
Cradock was a real historical figure who was defeated as described.
January 24, 2025
Later days with the Courtenay descendants as they deal with the Boxer Rebellion and WW1—still an entering series in this new venue.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews