Glory at Sea

In "Glory at Sea" (1952), Compton Bennett brings to life the story of Lieutenant Commander Hugh Alginon Fraser, a seasoned naval officer tasked with commanding the aged destroyer HMS Ballantrae on a perilous mission to destroy a German-held dry dock in France. As Fraser navigates the challenges of leading a motley crew and overcoming their resentment towards his by-the-book approach, he must also confront personal tragedy when his son is killed on active service. Based on a real-life raid, this British war drama follows the ship's transformation from a struggling vessel to an efficient fighting force, culminating in a daring suicide mission against Nazi forces.