Shaun Lewis (Author)
@shaunlewis1805.bsky.social
Ex Royal Navy and now an author of WW1 and WW2 naval fiction. Mandarin Chinese interpreter.
#OTD in 1909 Commander Cumming became head of Britain's new Secret Service - 'C'. Read the history of how the #RoyalNavy influenced the formation of today's #MI6. www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/britain...
Britain's First Chief of the Secret Service - 'C'
On 7 October 1909, Commander Mansfield Cumming became the head of Britain’s new Secret Service. Although the origins of a secret service could be traced back to Queen Elizabeth the First’s Secretary ...
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October 7, 2026 at 5:38 PM
#OTD in 1909 Commander Cumming became head of Britain's new Secret Service - 'C'. Read the history of how the #RoyalNavy influenced the formation of today's #MI6. www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/britain...
#BookLaunch To receive a free preview of my latest novel - to be released on Fri 16th - email me or subscribe to my website. #histfic #mustread www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/free-ta...
Free taster of my latest novel, He Who Would Valiant Be
Next week, on Friday 16th October, the final book of my WW2 trilogy on the Royal Navy’s mine disposal teams and its intelligence commandos will be released as an e-book and paperback. The e-book is a...
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October 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
#BookLaunch To receive a free preview of my latest novel - to be released on Fri 16th - email me or subscribe to my website. #histfic #mustread www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/free-ta...
#OTD in 1914 #londontransport buses arrived at Antwerp to help with its defence in #WW1. For more details and the involvement of the #RoyalMarines and #RoyalNavy read my blog. #mustread www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/what-we...
What were London buses doing at the Siege of Antwerp on 4 October 1914?
Today in 1914, a number of London buses arrived at Antwerp carrying men of the Royal Marines to its defence.The Germans laid siege to Antwerp in late September 1914, following the invasion of Belgium ...
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October 4, 2026 at 3:58 PM
#OTD in 1914 #londontransport buses arrived at Antwerp to help with its defence in #WW1. For more details and the involvement of the #RoyalMarines and #RoyalNavy read my blog. #mustread www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/what-we...
9 years ago today my 1st novel was published. It went on to be a bestseller, and earn over 800 reviews, averaging 4.4* Now I have 7 published and another coming out on the 16th. All my books are based on lesser-known activities of the #RoyalNavy #mustreads #histfic
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September 28, 2026 at 9:12 AM
9 years ago today my 1st novel was published. It went on to be a bestseller, and earn over 800 reviews, averaging 4.4* Now I have 7 published and another coming out on the 16th. All my books are based on lesser-known activities of the #RoyalNavy #mustreads #histfic
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#booklaunch The proof of my latest novel is here. Due for launch 16 Oct, it tells the tale of the #royalnavy port and beach clearance parties, inc on D-Day and Ian Fleming's intelligence #commandos in #WW2. #mustread
September 24, 2026 at 2:28 PM
#booklaunch The proof of my latest novel is here. Due for launch 16 Oct, it tells the tale of the #royalnavy port and beach clearance parties, inc on D-Day and Ian Fleming's intelligence #commandos in #WW2. #mustread
#booklaunch 16 Oct 26. A #ww2 thriller about mine and port clearance and the march of Ian Fleming's intelligence commandos across Germany in 1945. Pre-order now. #mustread #royalnavy
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He Who Would Valiant Be: The Allied Invasion of Europe Begins (Death To Touch Book 3)
He Who Would Valiant Be: The Allied Invasion of Europe Begins (Death To Touch Book 3) eBook : Lewis, Shaun: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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September 21, 2026 at 10:35 AM
#booklaunch 16 Oct 26. A #ww2 thriller about mine and port clearance and the march of Ian Fleming's intelligence commandos across Germany in 1945. Pre-order now. #mustread #royalnavy
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Learn more of a courageous, but little-known outfit who played a vital role in the defence of #Gibraltar during #WW2. #royalnavy
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A Memorial to the Gibraltar Underwater Working Party (UWWP)
Today, there will be a ceremony in Gibraltar to unveil a blue plaque in memory of the little-known Gibraltar UWWP. So vital was Gibraltar during WW2 as a naval fortress to control entry into and out ...
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September 19, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Learn more of a courageous, but little-known outfit who played a vital role in the defence of #Gibraltar during #WW2. #royalnavy
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In Sep 1914 Britain deployed armoured cars to France and Belgium, but they weren't an army invention! #WW1 #royalnavy #aviation
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Who Invented the Armoured Car?
In September 1914, Britain deployed its first armoured cars to Northern France and Belgium, but they weren’t army vehicles. They were driven by members of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) under the...
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September 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
In Sep 1914 Britain deployed armoured cars to France and Belgium, but they weren't an army invention! #WW1 #royalnavy #aviation
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Britain was nearly forced to surrender by Christmas 1939! My latest blog tells the tale and how the country was saved by the extraordinary courage of a small #royalnavy team. #WW2 #history #historicalfiction
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Britain Might Have Lost WW2 by Christmas 1939
This week, on 10 September 1939, the SS Magdapur, a cargo ship off the coast of Suffolk suddenly sank. It was initially thought that she had been sunk by a torpedo. Her back was broken and had she str...
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September 8, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Britain was nearly forced to surrender by Christmas 1939! My latest blog tells the tale and how the country was saved by the extraordinary courage of a small #royalnavy team. #WW2 #history #historicalfiction
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On 2 Sep 1898 Gen Kitchener's forces beat the Mahdi's at the Battle of Omdurman in Sudan, but did you know #royalnavy sailors played a part too? #history #histfic
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What Were Royal Navy Sailors Doing at the Battle of Omdurman?
On 2 September 1898, Sir Herbert Kitchener’s forces won an overwhelming victory over the Mahdist army at the Battle of Omdurman on 2 September 1898. Omdurman is now a suburb of Khartoum in Sudan. He...
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September 3, 2026 at 9:27 AM
On 2 Sep 1898 Gen Kitchener's forces beat the Mahdi's at the Battle of Omdurman in Sudan, but did you know #royalnavy sailors played a part too? #history #histfic
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Cover reveal. My latest book of the 'Death to Touch' trilogy on #RoyalNavy mine disposal and an #intelligence #commando is set for publication on 16 Oct. www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/cover-r...
Cover Reveal - A Sneak Preview of My New Book
I am delighted to announce that my latest novel, He Who Would Valiant Be, has been accepted for publication. Subject to a couple of edits, the e-book is scheduled for publication on 16 October 2026. ...
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August 28, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Cover reveal. My latest book of the 'Death to Touch' trilogy on #RoyalNavy mine disposal and an #intelligence #commando is set for publication on 16 Oct. www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/cover-r...
In Aug 1915 HMS E13 was sunk in the neutral waters of Denmark. She was joining the #RoyalNavy #submarine flotilla in the Baltic. 15 sailors were killed. #amwriting www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/the-per...
The Perfidy of the German Navy
In August 1915, the British E-class submarine, HMS E13, attempted to navigate the perilously narrow and shallow Kattegat between Denmark and Sweden to penetrate into the Baltic. She was to reinforce t...
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August 28, 2026 at 8:39 AM
In Aug 1915 HMS E13 was sunk in the neutral waters of Denmark. She was joining the #RoyalNavy #submarine flotilla in the Baltic. 15 sailors were killed. #amwriting www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/the-per...
In Aug 1915 the #submarine HMS E13 was sunk by the German Navy in Denmark's neutral waters! The fascinating story of the Baltic submarine flotilla is one that should be read. #WW1 #histfic www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/the-per...
The Perfidy of the German Navy
In August 1915, the British E-class submarine, HMS E13, attempted to navigate the perilously narrow and shallow Kattegat between Denmark and Sweden to penetrate into the Baltic. She was to reinforce t...
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August 20, 2026 at 4:28 PM
In Aug 1915 the #submarine HMS E13 was sunk by the German Navy in Denmark's neutral waters! The fascinating story of the Baltic submarine flotilla is one that should be read. #WW1 #histfic www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/the-per...
#OTD in 1957 died a great Australian war hero. John Mould GC GM served with the #RoyalNavy during #WW2 as a mine disposal officer. #Australian_Navy
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August 9, 2026 at 2:46 PM
#OTD in 1957 died a great Australian war hero. John Mould GC GM served with the #RoyalNavy during #WW2 as a mine disposal officer. #Australian_Navy
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#OTD in 1914, a minor naval operation would later bring the #USA into #WW1. Was this the start of #cyber warfare for Britain? www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/the-ann...
THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE START OF WW1 – A LITTLE-KNOWN EVENT
Many people will recognise that today marks the 112th anniversary of the start of WW1, but few will know that on this day, the British Communications Ship Alert cut the German telegraph cables running...
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August 4, 2026 at 9:45 AM
#OTD in 1914, a minor naval operation would later bring the #USA into #WW1. Was this the start of #cyber warfare for Britain? www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/the-ann...
t Harold Newgass RNVR was awarded the GC for an act of outstanding courage. Read more about the #royalnavy rendering mines safe teams: shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/harold-...
#WW2 #liverpool #history
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Harold Newgass GC - WW2 Hero
On 4 March 1941, Lieutenant Harold Newgass, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR), was awarded the George Cross for an extraordinary piece of courage on the night of 28 November 1940 in Liverpool. That...
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July 31, 2026 at 5:23 PM
t Harold Newgass RNVR was awarded the GC for an act of outstanding courage. Read more about the #royalnavy rendering mines safe teams: shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/harold-...
#WW2 #liverpool #history
#WW2 #liverpool #history
A Tribute to the Avro Aviation Company — a look at the Avro 504’s role in early naval #aviation and the world's first strategic bombing operation. Read here: wix.to/IxojElV #Avro #WW1 #Heritage #royalnavy
A Tribute to the Avro Aviation Company
Yesterday, I was very privileged to have a guided tour around the exhibits in the Avro Heritage Centre in Manchester. It was a splendid day during which I learned much and it is a visit I can recomme...
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July 24, 2026 at 6:14 PM
A Tribute to the Avro Aviation Company — a look at the Avro 504’s role in early naval #aviation and the world's first strategic bombing operation. Read here: wix.to/IxojElV #Avro #WW1 #Heritage #royalnavy
Characters of WW1 — There was more to Admiral Jellicoe than his command at Jutland. He was a daring #royalnavy officer, but his caution in higher command divided opinion. Read more: wix.to/ro8tL8t #WW1 #history
Characters of WW1 - Admiral of the Fleet the Earl Jellicoe
For most people the name of Admiral John Jellicoe is associated only with his command of the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Churchill described him as the only man on either side who c...
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July 20, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Characters of WW1 — There was more to Admiral Jellicoe than his command at Jutland. He was a daring #royalnavy officer, but his caution in higher command divided opinion. Read more: wix.to/ro8tL8t #WW1 #history
It's not common knowledge how the British Admiralty kickstarted the Iranian oil industry. www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/the-roy...
The Royal Navy's Influence on the Development of the Iranian Oil Industry
With Iran’s oil exports constantly in the news these days, my readers might be interested to learn that the development of the Iranian oil industry came about thanks to the Royal Navy’s switch from st...
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July 17, 2026 at 3:03 PM
It's not common knowledge how the British Admiralty kickstarted the Iranian oil industry. www.shaunlewis-theauthor.com/post/the-roy...
A tribute to Lieutenant Draper L Kauffman RNVR, a #WW2 bomb disposal officer whose story links the #USNavy and #RoyalNavy this Independence Day.
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Teaching the Americans a Thing or Two
In Great Britain we tend not to celebrate the anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence, but over this weekend of the 250th anniversary celebrations, I will celebrate a largely-for...
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July 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM
A tribute to Lieutenant Draper L Kauffman RNVR, a #WW2 bomb disposal officer whose story links the #USNavy and #RoyalNavy this Independence Day.
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Wing Commander Frank Brock RNAS — fireworks heir, experimental chemist, and one of WW1’s overlooked innovators. Short read with fascinating links to Churchill and wartime invention. Read: wix.to/VZPoosy #History #WW1 #RoyalNavy #aviation
A Forgotten Genius of WW1 - Wing Commander Frank Brock RNAS
One of the more interesting characters I had to research for my latest WW1 novel, The Suicide Club, was Frank Brock. Brock was a director of the famous, family firework manufacturing company, C T Bro...
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June 23, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Wing Commander Frank Brock RNAS — fireworks heir, experimental chemist, and one of WW1’s overlooked innovators. Short read with fascinating links to Churchill and wartime invention. Read: wix.to/VZPoosy #History #WW1 #RoyalNavy #aviation
Forgotten Heroes of WW2 — Captain Ashe Lincoln QC KCB RNVR. A barrister-turned-RNVR officer who cracked the mystery of deadly underwater explosions in 1939: wix.to/iPeOraT #WW2 #History #RoyalNavy
Forgotten Heroes of WW2 - Captain Ashe Lincoln QC KCB RNVR
Ashe Lincoln was a barrister prior to and following WW2. Having been educated initially in Plymouth, he developed a love for the sea and joined the RNVR in 1937. Called up on the outbreak of war, he...
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June 15, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Forgotten Heroes of WW2 — Captain Ashe Lincoln QC KCB RNVR. A barrister-turned-RNVR officer who cracked the mystery of deadly underwater explosions in 1939: wix.to/iPeOraT #WW2 #History #RoyalNavy
82 years since D‑Day. Read about the unsung Landing Craft Obstacle Clearance Units (LCOCU) — the Lock‑yews — who helped make the landings possible. wix.to/BUb2k4K #DDay #WWII #RoyalNavy #RoyalMarines
The Forgotten Heroes of D-Day
Today is the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings. Whilst I note that Normandy is hosting a whole host of events today to celebrate the achievement, celebrations in this country seem rather muted. A...
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June 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM
82 years since D‑Day. Read about the unsung Landing Craft Obstacle Clearance Units (LCOCU) — the Lock‑yews — who helped make the landings possible. wix.to/BUb2k4K #DDay #WWII #RoyalNavy #RoyalMarines
The Blue Pimpernel — A Forgotten British Hero: The exploits of Francis Cromie, commanding the Royal Navy's Baltic submarine flotilla during #WW1 and the Russian Revolutions. Read more: wix.to/jKUCPTg #History #RoyalNavy #submarines
The Blue Pimpernel - A Forgotten British Hero
In October 1914, the Royal Navy despatched the first pair of a flotilla of E-class submarines to make the perilous journey through the shallows of the Kattegat between Denmark and Sweden into the Balt...
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May 21, 2026 at 5:28 PM
The Blue Pimpernel — A Forgotten British Hero: The exploits of Francis Cromie, commanding the Royal Navy's Baltic submarine flotilla during #WW1 and the Russian Revolutions. Read more: wix.to/jKUCPTg #History #RoyalNavy #submarines
A message from a former #RoyalEngineers bomb disposal officer and diving inspector made my day — reminded me why I write. Read the post: wix.to/1kOv8Il #amwriting #WW2
This message was left on my website
'I am an ex RE Major who spent 23 years in service. I specialised in diving and am one a few who have used standard kit in Ostend harbour. I was inspector of diving for the Army.I loved your books but...
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May 16, 2026 at 12:41 PM
A message from a former #RoyalEngineers bomb disposal officer and diving inspector made my day — reminded me why I write. Read the post: wix.to/1kOv8Il #amwriting #WW2