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Narvik: Battles in the Fjords (CLASSICS OF NAVAL LITERATURE) Hardcover – January 1, 1996

by Peter Dickens (Author), Eric Grove (Introduction)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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The electrifying account of two strategically significant surface engagements in Norway's fjords in 1940.
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  1. Print length
    184 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Naval Institute Press
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1996
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1557507449
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1557507440
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Naval Institute Press (January 1, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1557507449
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1557507440
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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James J. Gillen
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2023
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A true classic!! Well written and researched!! Both in formative an a true joy to read. An excellent choice to my library!!!
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Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2019
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Exceptionally well written story of one of the Royal Navy's finest moments. The author was a grandson of Charles Dickens as well as an officer in the Royal Navy.
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ire.mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2017
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Exactly what I wanted.
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Mark R. Jorgensen
5.0 out of 5 stars Naval histories do not get any better than this!
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2011
The book focuses on the naval battles that occurred at Narvik, Norway, on April 10th and 13th, 1940, between German and British forces. Narvik is the ice-free far northern port from which Swedish iron ore was exported -- I believe year-round -- but principally when the Baltic was ice-bound during the winter months. That high-grade ore was vitally important to the German war economy and a tempting target for British interdiction. Germany had invaded Denmark and Norway on April 9th, 1940. This caught the British, the world's leading naval power at that time, unprepared though they had intelligence about heightened German activity and were misled by numerous faulty assumptions about German intentions and capabilities. The invasion of the Low Countries and France did not start until May 10th and for a brief few months Britain and France contested German control of central and northern Norway.

The author is a retired officer of the Royal Navy and the grandson of Charles Dickens. He was an active combatant in the war and a captain of several ships including destroyers. Captain Dickens is a skillful writer and researcher and applies his talents in a masterful manner -- this book illustrates how it can and should be done!! The archival research and interviews with British and German participants enhance the meticulous reconstruction of events.

Not a weakness but rather indicative of the very narrow scope of the book -- the land and air battles that occurred in northern Norway in the following two months are not covered. For that there are many other satisfactory books. One that I have read and especially recommend is Francois Kersaudy's "Norway 1940". New books on the German invasion and battle for Norway by Geirr H. Haarr recently became available though I have not yet read them -- they look to be splendid histories.
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Gary Peryea
4.0 out of 5 stars Noweigan Campaign
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2007
This book is for the rather hardcore reader of WWII history and adds to the complete picture of the Norweigan entry into the war. Good read for the seaborne strategist.
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Stephen Hunt
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic book in excellent condition.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2020
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The book is in excellent condition and is excellent value for money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Narvik
Reviewed in Germany on January 30, 2009
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Dieses Buch zählt zu den Klassikern der Marineliteratur. Eine deutsche Übersetzung aus den 1970-er Jahren im Motorbuch-Verlag erschienen ist längst ausverkauft. Der Autor schildert die Ereignisse und Hintergründe zum Verlust von 10 deutschen Zerstörern im April 1940 vorbildlich, ohne Ressentiments zum ehemaligen Gegner. Erstaunlich ist dabei, dass dieses Buch erfreulicherweise ganz ohne zeitgenössischen "Hurra-Patriotismus" auskommt und die Spannung der Erzählung sich allein aus den Ereignissen heraus aufbaut. Wer sich für die Marineereignisse im 2.WK interessiert, findet in diesem Buch eine anschauliche Darstellung.
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