The grand fleet : 1914-16; its creation, development and work
1919, 3rd edition. London : Cassell. Good copy only in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine worn, panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains reasonably well-preserved overall. Item #397070
Physical description: x pages, 3 leaves, 517, [1] pages frontispiece (portraits) 8 plates (1 color) folded plans, 24 cm. Contents: The opening of the War -- General naval strategy in home waters -- The Grand Fleet and its bases -- Declaration of war -- The submarine and mine menace in the North Sea -- Incidents at sea -- November 1 to December 31, 1914 -- The Dogger Bank action -- German mines and submarines -- Controlling the North Sea -- Attempts to entice the enemy to action -- The naval situation in May, 1916 -- The Battle of Jutland -- The Battle of Jutland (continued) -- The Battle of Jutland (continued) -- Reflections on the Battle of Jutland -- The lessons of experience; Lord Kitchener's farewell -- The submarine peril to merchant shipping; recall to the Admiralty. Subjects: Great Britain Royal Navy, Grand Fleet; Grand Fleet History World War, 1914-1918; Jutland, Battle of (1916); World War (1914-1918); Naval operations; Military operations; Atlantic Ocean, North Sea.
Price: €38.00