Admiral Thunderbolt - The Spectacular Career of Peter Wessel

Admiral Thunderbolt: The Spectacular Career of Peter Wessel is a thrilling biography that captures the daring exploits and legendary naval feats of one of Scandinavia's most celebrated maritime heroes. Known to history as Tordenskjoldliterally "Thunder Shield"Peter Wessel carved out a meteoric career in the Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy during the early 18th century.

This engaging volume traces Wessel's rise from an audacious young cadet to a fearless naval commander whose boldness and brilliance earned him rapid promotion and fame across Europe. His victories during the Great Northern War, particularly his innovative tactics and dramatic single-ship actions against superior Swedish forces, are described with vivid intensity. The book dives deep into both his personal life and his battlefield charisma, offering a portrait of a man who lived fast, fought hard, and left behind a legacy that borders on myth.