This is an interesting book, as much for the insights into the woeful Greek politics of the period as for its more traditional naval aspects, although they do include decent accounts of the ship's main battles and some excellent photographs.

History of War Web

The author's light style and the remarkable nature of the story he is telling make for an enjoyable read.

Mariners's Mirror

As well as giving full technical specifications and operational history, including details of her restoration, John Carr draws on first-hand accounts of the officers and men to relate the long and remarkable career of this fine ship. All-in-all, I found this to be a most interesting and very enjoyable book about a little known subject which will be enjoyed by all naval enthusiasts.

Marine News

Launched in 1910 [RHNS Averof] was an Italian built armoured cruiser of just under 10,000 tons. The book takes us through the story of the ship right up to the present day. ... The detail of the stories surrounding the ship, of rebellion among the crew at different times as well as the descriptions of the actions she took part in, made for a really interesting read, as much for the link between the politics of Greece over the years and how it was intertwined with the history of the ship.

MIlitary Modelling

An impressive and valuable account.

Firetrench

RHNS Averof: Thunder in the Aegean is a well-written account of a ship and what she truly means to her country. There are forty-five centrally located pictures of the Averof within the book showing her birth, service and final placement as a museum. This book captures the grandeur of this vessel very well.

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