An interesting biography covering Mountbatten's military career, seeing action in both World Wars. Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India and finally ended his military career in the post of First Sea Lord. As a great-grandson of Queen Victoria, his influence on current members of the Royal Family is interesting to read. He was assassinated, along with his teenage grandson, in 1979 by the IRA. As someone that knew nothing of his life prior to reading this biography, I found it quite fascinating learning about Mountbatten's life. The information about the World Wars and the Royal Family make this an worthwhile read. ( )