The Corvette Navy: True Stories from Canada's Atlantic War

by James B. Lamb

Escorting ships to war was a crucial part of Canada's involvement in World War II, and the Corvette Navy helped the Royal Canadian Navy in its destruction of 47 U-boats and two Italian submarines. James Lamb was there, and he brings all the action back -- the fighting, the fear, the loneliness, and the camaraderie born of the intense stress that only war can bring.

Genres: History, World War II, Military History

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

You don't have to be a member of the Navy to enjoy reading this book and I recommend you reserve it from your library.

It is a wonderfully engaging, first hand account of Canada's Corvette Navy during World War II told by James B. Lamb who commanded two Corvettes during his years of service. This small book had me admiring the determination, fortitude and courage of the men of the RCN during challenging seas and missions and then laughing out loud during the parts which revealed the antics and characters of those serving on these ships. One of my favourite military reads of the past year!

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was on vacation in Halifax last month and had the privledge of exploring the Canadian corvette Sackville. The last corvette left is a museum ship and what a great experience being able to get on board and imagine the conditions our escort navy endured. Picked up a signed copy of this book at a small gift shop attached to the ship for $5.00. Agreat read and highly recommended for WW2 navy buffs....

[Allan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the finest books I have read on what it must have been like to be on a fighting ship in the Atlantic in W.W.II. The author does a superb job in describing the harrowing conditions but also is able to put the often overlooked Canadian perspective into play. The Battle of the Atlantic and Vimy Ridge must rank near the top of Canadian military achievements.

[Matthew Tolton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both heartbreaking and hilarious. Shows the cruelty and humanity of war.