Badge Of Glory
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A gripping work of historical naval fiction, Badge of Glory transports readers to the turbulent mid-nineteenth century, where the Royal Marines are thrust into the brutal campaign against the West African slave trade. Douglas Reeman, widely regarded as the master of British naval fiction, chronicles the harrowing missions of a Royal Marines officer as he confronts the horrors of human trafficking, the chaos of amphibious warfare, and the moral complexities of empire. Written with Reeman's trademark authenticity and unflinching attention to period detail, the narrative captures both the camaraderie and the psychological toll borne by men at war. Rich in action and atmosphere, the novel stands as a powerful testament to duty, courage, and the human cost of conflict on the high seas.
Author: Douglas Reeman
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Hutchinson
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A gripping work of historical naval fiction, Badge of Glory transports readers to the turbulent mid-nineteenth century, where the Royal Marines are thrust into the brutal campaign against the West African slave trade. Douglas Reeman, widely regarded as the master of British naval fiction, chronicles the harrowing missions of a Royal Marines officer as he confronts the horrors of human trafficking, the chaos of amphibious warfare, and the moral complexities of empire. Written with Reeman's trademark authenticity and unflinching attention to period detail, the narrative captures both the camaraderie and the psychological toll borne by men at war. Rich in action and atmosphere, the novel stands as a powerful testament to duty, courage, and the human cost of conflict on the high seas.