WORLD WAR II - FICTION
"The Ship" 
By C. S. Forester
This is the story of the light cruiser Artemis and
its part as a 5 cruiser escort for an convoy to Malta in 1943. During the
passage, they encounter an overwhelming Italian force of 2 battle ships, 3 heavy
cruisers, and several light cruisers. Great action and ship handling sequences
as the escort slugs it out with the heavy Italian force and drives them off. The
novel contains a wealth of information about the operation, handling, and
fighting of a ship. Meet the crew, learn their jobs, and get the feel of how
warriors react under danger. Most books focus on the officers, but this book
looks at the men from below the decks to the commander, and covers the most menial
job to the most critical.
Reviewed by Kenneth S. Smith 2/14/2000
Available from:
Bantum Books, 5th Printing 1964
Originally written in 1943
Current Publishing Status Unknown
