Peter Hore delves into the fascinating history of the Y-service, with particular reference to the girls of the Women's Royal Naval Service.

CAPTAIN PETER HORE, RN, now retired, is a former Head of Defence Studies for the Royal Navy. He is the author of numerous books, and is currently Associate Editor of Warships: International Fleet Review. He is also a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Vice President of the Royal Naval Museum. He has recently edited Nelson's Band of Brothers and written a biography of Henry Harwood, victor at the battle of the River Plate, both published by Seaforth.