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Peter Kemp
AuthorBooks · Second hand1915-1993
Peter Mant MacIntyre Kemp was an English soldier and writer. He became notable for his participation in the Spanish Civil War on the side of Franco's forces and, during World War II, as a member of the Special Operations Executive (SOE).
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Birth
1915
Death
1993
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Peter Kemp led an extraordinary life that combined his role as a soldier with that of a prolific writer.
Born in Bombay, his life journey led him to participate in historical conflicts as an SOE agent and a Carlist soldier.
His vast literary work includes 69 titles focused primarily on naval history and navigation.
He is recognized for his fundamental contribution to maritime literature with his work The Oxford companion to ships and the sea.
His experience as a soldier and journalist allowed him to document the events of the Second World War with great rigor.