The Secret War Against Red Russia: The Daring Exploits of Paul Dukes and Augustus Agar VC During the Russian Civil War by Brian Best

Author:Brian Best
Format: epub

He intended to cross the line of forts in one of my boats shortly after midnight at slow speed: once through, to push on at full speed to the mouth of the Neva, when speed would be reduced again until we arrived at a pre-arranged spot. We carried a small rowing ‘pram’ on board, which we launched and either brought off an agent or took one ashore. The return journey was managed early in the morning, usually at daylight under the Red Flag and a special pendant only flown by Commissars. After passing the forts, our course was shaped towards the Tolboukin Lighthouse to divert suspicion, and, when out of sight, again north and back to base. In all, thirteen trips were made and only twice were we challenged and came under fire.

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