The Lifemanship books, actual works on which both films are based, were written by the real author named Stephen Potter.

From that conceit, it is a short jump to the kind of dogmatism and plonking against which Stephen Potter inveighed.

Stephen Potter was in the screen of the fast carriers when they made the first strike against Truk on 17 and 18 February 1944.

Stephen Potter came to assist with an attack, and a plane from Monterey gave its support.

During the battle, Stephen Potter rescued seven downed pilots.

Stephen Potter took 83 on board.

Stephen Potter was in the screen that escorted the carriers back to Ulithi.

Stephen Potter was sold 27 November 1973 and broken up for scrap.

Stephen Potter received 12 battle stars for World War II service.

This is a nineteenth-century version of the game, whose rules were first written down in the mid-20th century by Stephen Potter.