Q&A · 49:14-49:26

The case for a new David Beatty biography

A new Admiral David Beatty biography is welcomed without qualification, with Drachinifel the preferred author.

Question

Is a new biography of Admiral David Beatty warranted?

Short answer

Yes; the preferred version would be a Beatty biography written by Drachinifel.

Notes

The exchange briefly shifts from ship design to how naval leaders are interpreted. Asked whether Beatty needs a new biography, the response is an unqualified yes. Drachinifel is named as the preferred author. The exchange is playful and supplies no detailed historiographical case, but its recommendation is clear.