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NAVAL WARFARE IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL 1939-1945; (formerly HOLD THE NARROW SEA).
Hold the Narrow Sea H/B 1984 (ISBN 0 86190 079 0) H/B (2) USA Edition (ISBN 0 87021 938 3); (3) New H/B Edition, Pen and Sword Publishing, Barnsely, published September 2007.
From the early days of the Dover patrols, through the traumas of the Dunkirk evacuation, the battles of the Channel convoys; the war against the E-boats; the tragic raid of Dieppe and St Nazaire; the escape of the German battle-fleet; coastal convoys; the loss of the Charybdis through to the Normandy landings and liberation of the Channel Islands. The Royal Navy's battles to keep the English Channel open with tables, charts and many photographs.
Awarding the book four stars, Ned Middleton wrote: "This author never disappoints," adding, "Whenever I get a book written by Peter C Smith, I know I am in for another treat." He also stated that this "carefully constructed work" was "an enticing read full of new information" and concluded that, "..this is serious reading...and written by one whose work you can trust." Warship World stated that the book, "..provides a comprehensive and compelling coverage of actions in the 'narrow seas', and can be strongly recommended." Robin Knight wrote in The Flag, that the book was- "Remarkable for the detailed accounts of even the smallest incidents in the Channel and the depth of research that has clearly been conducted in numerous naval archives..." Nautical Magazine described the book as, "A good read and highly recommended." Dr. Richard Osborne in Marine News commented- "The great strength of this book is that it is the only detailed account of the battle for this narrow stretch of water for the whole of the Second World War and consequently, it is recommended as a useful addtion to any naval enthusiasts bookshelf."