Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), naval military organization of Canada, charged with the national defense at sea, protection of shipping, and fulfillment of international military agreements. Canada’s navy has defended Canadian interests in home waters and ov
His son writes: "My father joined the Royal Navy in 1937. His first ship was HMS Bedouin. He left her and was sent to the USA to serve aboard the USS Phillips, re-named HMS Lancaster, one of the 50 ships that the USA sold to the UK. After that he went into Combined Operations,...
Although warships were used by English and Scottish kings from the early medieval period, the first major maritime engagements were fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. The modern Royal Navy traces its origins to the early 16th century; the oldest of the UK's armed services, it ...
The Corps of Royal Marines (RM), also known as the Royal Marines Commandos, are the UK's special operations capable commando force, amphibious light infantry and also one of the five fighting arms of the Royal Navy.[7][8] The Corps of Royal Marines can t
1940 - 1946 Royal Navy: 24.08.1942 - (06.1943) First Lieutenant & Navigating Officer, HM MTB 32 (motor torpedo boat) [HMS Beehive (Coastal Forces base, Felixstowe)] 08.1943 - (12.1943) [First Lieutenant? / Commanding Officer ?], HM MTB 234 (motor torpedo boat) [HMS Beehive (Coastal ...
Per tradition, the men in the royal family are expected to rise through the ranks of one of the military branches. Prince Charles chose the Navy, as did his father, while Prince William opted for the Air Force and Prince Harry joined the Army. Advertisement...
Dept. of Defense government attorneys to confirm to us that an investigation directed at Shell in the USA had been initiated by the US Department of the Navy, Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). The whole strange affair may apparently still be rumbling on, perhaps towards a conclusion ...
Nigeria’s army, navy and air force launched a large offensive six weeks ago, storming rebel camps and jailing insurgents. read more Share this: Facebook Twitter Email Print Like this: Loading...This website and sisters royaldutchshellplc.com, shellnazihistory.com, royaldutchshell.website, ...
After the war, Taylor was, among other posts, the commanding officer of Project Afirm and the commanding officer for the Night Attack and Training Unit, Atlantic (NACTU). In 1951 Taylor resigned from the Navy Reserves and worked first for Braniff Airlines in Panama, and then as a Vice ...
Note. In naval circles it is custom to refer to the commander of a vessel as Captain. The Navy List bears the phrase "in command". Strictly out of practical considerations Commanding Officer is used here on this site. For some more explanations & abbreviations see the help page....