The Grand Fleet 1914-19 - The Royal Navy in the First World War (Paperback, New)

During the First World War the reputation of the British Royal Navy was put on the line in its defence of the country, and, crucially, it was in those years, 1914-19, that the Grand Fleet became the single most potent weapon of war of any nation. In this comprehensive, illustrated history, Ridley-Kitts tells of the creation and development of the Grand Fleet under the drive of the energetic and charismatic Admiral of the Fleet 'Jacky' Fisher, who modernised the navy with the introduction of the revolutionary Dreadnought battleship. This type of vessel in particular made other nations' battleships obsolete, created a powerful weapon for the defence of the British Empire and its trade, and finally defeated the machinations of Kaiser William II. Using unique illustrations rendered by the author, the story of the Grand Fleet is told in accessible narrative style, with outstanding technical detail that will satisfy naval enthusiasts.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Daniel G. Ridley-Kitts
Foreword by:	Stephen M. Payne
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-7524-8873-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Naval forces & warfare Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > First World War Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > History > World history > From 1900 > First World War Promotions
LSN:	0-7524-8873-2
Barcode:	9780752488738

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