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A shortlist of outstanding naval memoirs

Naval Wings leads a personal shortlist that also includes Action This Day and Michael Clapp's San Carlos account.

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Question

Which naval memoir stands out as the best?

Short answer

John Wellham's Naval Wings is the personal favourite, with Vian's Action This Day and Clapp's San Carlos account also highly recommended.

Notes

Clarke's personal favourites include Philip Vian's Action This Day and Michael Clapp's account of San Carlos. John Wellham's Naval Wings is the overall favourite.