#OTD in 1918 the #royalnavy and #royalmarines effected a daring raid on Zeebrugge to block the exit from the canal, earning 8 VCs. Read why it mattered: wix.to/XgDGgJw #StGeorgesDay #NavalHistory

How the #RoyalNavy pushed the #USA into #WW1. Read how Captain “Blinker” Hall’s intelligence department influenced President Wilson’s decision: www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/how-the...

Born today - Commander Mansfield Cumming — the original ‘C’ and Britain’s first Chief of the Secret Service. A short, fascinating look at the origins of Britain's intelligence services prior to #WW1. Read here: wix.to/RTRvnQ2 #History #Espionage #RoyalNavy

Ian Fleming's Intelligence Assault Unit, 30 #Commando, operated with distinction in the Med and Germany during #WW2 and lives on today! wix.to/6PDxI01 #RoyalNavy #IanFleming #History

Following the 125th anniversary of the #RoyalAustralianNavy, a piece on one of its great heroes serving with the #RoyalNavy in #WW2 and the work of mine disposal officers: wix.to/H7zx8SU #RAN125 #Minewarfare

Sailors in the trenches: the Royal Naval Division fought as infantry from early WW1 through to the end — widely regarded as one of the best fighting units in France. Discover their story: wix.to/3842sov #WW1 #RoyalNavy #History

The E-class #submarines were the backbone of the #RoyalNavy submarine fleet and served in the North Sea, Baltic & Dardanelles. Read why they flew the Jolly Roger: wix.to/JV8rQ1B #WW1 #NavalHistory #amwriting

109 years on: how the 1917 Russian Revolution affected Britain’s Baltic #submarines — and the story of Commander Francis Cromie. Short read on a little-known #WWI episode. wix.to/hbQKK32 #History #histfic

#OTD Hugh Syme GC, GM & Bar — a remarkable #WWII story now on the blog. Read about this #AusNavy officer’s bravery and service. wix.to/2c5pz80 #History #histfic

Cdr Hugh Boyce DSC RN — heroic father of Admiral Lord Boyce and my connection. wix.to/as5xnl5 #RoyalNavy #NavalHistory #WW2

It was the Royal Navy who came up with the concept of strategic bombing in #WW1. If that surprises you, read my latest blog: wix.to/OE7lYdT #History #Aviation #navy

How a humble physics teacher became Britain's most decorated hero of #WW2. Without his ilk, Britain could have lost the war in 1939! wix.to/o0GQfSI #History #GC #HiddenHeroes #RoyalNavy #amwriting

Characters of #WW1 — John Buchan. A 3-min read on the author of The 39 Steps and his role in Britain’s WW1 effort, later rising to Governor General of #Canada. Read more: wix.to/7vVYQhS #History #JohnBuchan #Books

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Remembering HMAS AE2 this #AustraliaDay — a tribute to her crew’s bravery in #WW1, the 1st #submarine to penetrate the Dardanelles. Read the full piece: wix.to/uWPfD8w #AusNavy #ANZAC #NavalHistory

Exploring the unique contributions of Walter Owen Bentley beyond cars! His service in the #royalnavy during #WW1 is an inspiring tale of innovation. Catch the full story: wix.to/RbFiyFE #WW1 #Aviation #Bentley

The UK govt is increasing the upper age limit for military call up to 65. Is this too old? Sir Walter Cowan proved otherwise. Check out his inspiring journey: wix.to/hHNBNB6 #WW2 #NeverTooOld #navy #commando #amwriting

Thomas Sopwith was a visionary aircraft designer. His aircraft helped the Royal Naval Air Service gain air superiority on the Western Front. Read more at wix.to/TLfnrbX #Aviation #WW1 #History #amwriting

A boxset of Books 1-3 of my #WW1 series is on #PROMOTION for just 99p in #AmazonDeals. Covering the early days of Royal Navy intelligence, submarines and aviation, it offers 3 gripping naval adventure stories. Grab a bargain whilst you can as each book sells individually for £1.99.

Lieutenant Harold Newgass RNVR's heroic actions during the Liverpool Blitz in 1940 earned him the George Cross. Read about this incredible story here: wix.to/njyQNhK #WW2 #histfic #RoyalNavy

On Xmas Day 1914 the Royal Naval Air Service launched the world's 1st bombing raid from sea attacking the Zeppelin sheds at Cuxhaven. The response was the first air attack on a British warship. Check out my blog post wix.to/Y5VYRe5 #WW1 #aviation #WW1 #RoyalNavy #history

Erskine Childers, author of The Riddle of the Sands, highly decorated in the Royal Navy during #WW1, and shot for treason in 1922. Read my blog to discover how it came about. shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/charact...

Honouring the memory of Lt Cdr John Bridge GC GM & Bar today. His courage and sacrifice during #WWII serve as a lasting inspiration. #History #Navy wix.to/N6J5ZnY #amwriting

Was Lt D'Oyly-Hughes the 1st #commando? Learn about his attack on a Turkish railway line and the #royalnavy's outstanding #submarine campaign in the Dardanelles: wix.to/e313n2n #WW1 #History #histfic

#giftideas My latest #navy thriller has just been released. Mine disposal, #commandos, romance and so much more. Available as an e-book or paperback from Amazon. @royalmarines.bsky.social @royalnewsnetwork.bsky.social

Lt Cdr Martin Nasmith VC and his fellow #RoyalNavy submariners nearly knocked the Turks out of #WW1. Read how he won his #VC: wix.to/3bpcLcM #WW1 #History #bookworms #amwriting

7 days to the launch of my new thriller, Death to Touch, a spine-tingling tale of mine disposal in #WW2 and the intelligence 30 Commando. #marines #navy For a #FREE preview visit shaunlewis-theauthor.com/registration

THE TURNING POINT OF WW2 #OTD in 1939, was the turning point of the war. Churchill was briefed that within 6 weeks he might have to negotiate a surrender! Then, Britain’s luck changed! Read my latest blog post www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/the-tur... #WW2 #Navy #histfiction #bookworms

Frank Brock of Brock's Fireworks, transformed his love for chemistry into an explosive naval career. Read how his inventions of an incendiary bullet and the Dover Flare shaped the Royal Navy in #WW1 and the RAF Pathfinders of #WW2. #bookworms #histfiction www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/charact...

The remarkable story of Draper Kauffmann, who played a key role in establishing the US Navy SEALS after serving in the Royal Navy as a mine disposal officer during #WW2. Read all about it: wix.to/x8nNCD9 #NavySEALS #histfic

My new #WW2 thriller will be launched on 5 Dec 25. It continues to relate the true heroism of Navy mine disposal teams battling with ever sophisticated German mines and booby traps, and introduces the history of Ian Fleming's Intelligence #Commandos. #BookLaunch #BookWorm #HistoricalFiction

The countdown is on! My latest #WW2 novel, 'Death To Touch', launches in time for Christmas. Register your email for a sneak peek of the first three chapters and enter for a chance to win a signed copy! Learn more: wix.to/GEsfdx1 #BookGiveaway #histfiction

Read the tale of the forgotten #RoyalNavy Baltic Submarine Flotilla and how #OTD the Russian Revolution of 1917 led to its downfall, despite the heroic leadership from Cdr Francis Cromie. Don't miss this intriguing piece of history! wix.to/GZr9scS #WW1 #History #histfic

The wait is over! I'm excited to reveal the cover for 'Death To Touch,' my new thriller releasing in December 2025. Stay tuned for more updates and a special giveaway! wix.to/sNUenog #BookLaunch #Thriller #RoyalNavy #WW2

Remembering Admiral Sir Hugh Sinclair, the last @royalnavy.bsky.social officer to lead #MI6. His legacy lives on in the intelligence community. It was he that bought Bletchley Park for the UK government from his own funds. Discover more: wix.to/PRAaDxy #History #MI6 #amwriting

During #WW1 a flotilla of Royal Navy submarines supported Russia in the Baltic Sea led by a forgotten hero. Read the full story of this overlooked campaign: wix.to/kJZIqCF #NavalHistory #Submarines #amwriting

The historic 'Hornets of the Sea' changed naval warfare in WW1! Discover how the top-secret Coastal Motor Boats became the scourge of the German Navy. Read the full story: wix.to/1VBLT0h #WW1 #NavalHistory #historicalfiction #amwriting

Get ready for my next novel, Death To Touch, releasing this late November/early December! Follow Lt Cdr ‘Monty’ Montcalm as he investigates sophisticated German mines in 1941. Add it to your Christmas list and check it out: wix.to/trprlT5 #NewBook #DeathToTouch

111 years ago, the Royal Naval Division arrived in Antwerp by bus to reinforce efforts on the Western Front. An incredible chapter of WW1 history! Learn more: wix.to/uh5VsIE #RoyalNavy #WW1 #History

8 yrs ago today I became a published author with the launch of my first novel. It went on to be a global bestseller and receive over 800 reviews. It tells the story of UK #navy submarine ops during #WW1 and the outstanding but overlooked campaign in the Dardanelles. #amwriting #mustreads

Was a namesake of mine the inspiration for Ian Fleming's best-seller, Goldfinger? Check out the story at www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/was-thi... #amwriting #histfic #ww1

On 10 Sep 1939 the SS Magdapur was the first of many British ships to be mysteriously sunk. A new German secret weapon was suspected. Within weeks, her shipping at a standstill, Britain faced surrender. My blog tells the tale. #WW2 #Navy #histfic www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/how-bri...

Book Promo. In anticipation of the release of the sequel to my #WW2 novel, They Have No Graves as Yet, the e-book price has been temporarily reduced to £1.99. I will announce further details of the new book, Death to Touch, soon. #histfic #bookworms www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/how-bri...

Did you know that Britain nearly lost #WW2 by Xmas 39? See my latest blog: www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/how-bri...

#OTD 1915 was born John Bridge GC GM & Bar, Britain's most decorated man of #WW2. He was the inspiration for my explosive thriller, They Have No Graves as Yet. Check out my blog for the tale of his cold and almost suicidal courage. #histfic #amwriting www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/birth-o...

#OTD 1917, Germany recommenced its policy of unrestricted #submarine warfare, ie all merchant ships could be sunk without warning. It is erroneously thought this brought the #USA into #WW1. My blog post explains the Royal Navy's influence. #amwriting www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/how-the...

#OTD 1918, 2 Royal Navy K-class #submarines were sunk in The Battle of May Island and 3 severely damaged, but why wasn't this really a battle? My latest blog post explains. #WW1 #histfic #bookworms www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/the-bat...

#OTD 1917, Adm Jellicoe, hero of the Battle of Jutland, was sacked as the 1st Sea Lord. The history of this dramatic event is recounted in my latest novel. His successor went on to institute more aggressive action by the @RoyalNavy, again described in my book. #WW1 #amwritingfiction #BookWorm

#OTD 1915 the Royal Navy submarine E11 sank a Turkish cruiser in the Sea of Marmara, part of an outstanding but overlooked #submarine campaign in the Dardanelles that brought Turkey within 7 days of being forced out of #WW1. My 5* gripping novel gives fuller details. #booklover #amwriting #histfic

#OTD 1939 Lt Cdr John Ouvry DSO was the first to defuze a German magnetic mine. Such mines had brought British shipping to a standstill and might have ended #WW2 for Britain. I tell more of the suicidal courage of the heroic RN mine disposal teams in my thrilling 5* novel. #histfic #booklovers