The Naval Review has reviewed the memoirs of Commander Richard J.G. Goodwin, A View from the Minesweeper’s Bridge. The review highlighted in detail the background of the deceased Commander, whose memoirs were published posthumously by his family. You can read the review here. A View from the Minesweeper’s Bridge is a collection of memoirs of Commander Richard J.G. Goodwin. The memoirs were written by him during and after WWII but were published after his death. You can get the book from here. Commander Richard J.G. Goodwin was born in Persia in 1913. He was educated at Haileybury College before joining the Royal Navy. He worked as a Navigator in minesweeping missions. His service was decorated and distinguished. He was made an envoy by the British Admiralty to Central and South America to highlight British efforts in WWII. He died at the age of 99 in Peru.