An unbiased account written soon after the battle by a naval officer for other naval officers.

John Grehan has written, edited, or contributed to more than 300 books and magazine articles covering a wide span of military history from the Iron Age to the recent conflict in Afghanistan. Grehan has also appeared on local and national radio and television to advise on military history topics. He was employed as the Assistant Editor of Britain at War Magazine from its inception until 2014 and now devotes his time to writing and editing books.