In September of 1943, 17 year old Vic Walker volunteered with the Royal Navy as an able seaman and subsequently served on the HMS Versatile during D-Day. He shares the memories of his first escort convoy trips from across the harsh Atlantic ocean, his duties on board and his amazement for the construction of Mulberry Harbour and the PLUTO line. During D-Day, he would be on watch 24/7 without a moment to relax as his duties involved being the messenger on board. Despite being so young, Vic recounts the pride him and his brotherhood of shipmates took in their work as they knew it was their destiny to fight; whether they came back alive or not. Sadly, life on the water was not so safe and Vic shares tells the stories of losing members of his crew to the unforgiving waters. In his later life, Vic has revisited Normandy to pay respects to those who lost their lives and to commemorate those who fought on the beaches at D-Day, whether they be British or German.

David Sayer delivers an intricate account of his service aboard HMS Plymouth during the Falklands War. His fascination with the sea began at a young age, having fond memories of watching ships transiting across Torbay from the upstairs bedroom of his grandmother's cottage. Recognising his interest, his parents would send him to HMS Mercury to begin his training. Some time later, he qualified as a Master gunner, serving aboard many frigates. When war in the Falklands broke out, he had been serving aboard HMS Plymouth as a Squadron Gunnery Officer. Following the conclusion of Exercise Spring Train in the Mediterranean, Plymouth, along with an assemblage of other ships, were sent to the Falklands for naval support. The crew soon reached Bomb Alley in San Carlos where they were tasked with fighting off Argentinian resistance. David describes his position in the operations room and the process in which they used their weapons against the enemy. Being well prepared, David was infused with a sense of confidence which benefited the navy in the success they achieved early on. However, as he expected, it would only be a matter of time when their ships would receive a hit. He recalls how Plymouth lost power when it finally received a heavy blow. Thankfully, since it was a steel ship, it did not take long to recover. He reveals how this particular story was overshadowed by the RFA Sir Galahad being attacked on the same day. During the war, David also remembers the implementation of new weapons which were experimental at best. This included the Razzle Dazzle, a new type of laser weapon which was ultimately considered unwieldy. David's journey in the Falklands offers insight into the ingenuity of warships used in the war and the dependability of the officers who served aboard them.