Horatio Hornblower Exam for Lieutenant
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Horatio Hornblower is a young officer in the British Royal Navy, navigating the demands of command, duty, and life at sea during the Napoleonic Wars. In Exam for Lieutenant, Hornblower faces the challenge of proving himself worthy of promotion.
The story follows his examination and the tests of judgment and seamanship that stand between him and a lieutenant’s commission. Naval procedure, shipboard discipline, and the pressure of making consequential decisions shape the action.
With its blend of adventure and close attention to a young officer’s character, the story offers a vivid portrait of naval life and the responsibilities that come with command.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.