Author: Percy F. Westerman
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
In Percy F. Westerman's 'The Thick of the Fray at Zeebrugge, April 1918', the reader is thrust into the heart of World War I naval battles. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narrative, Westerman paints a realistic picture of the bravery and sacrifice displayed by sailors during the daring raid on the German-occupied port of Zeebrugge. The book is written in a straightforward and impactful prose, capturing the essence of the intense maritime combat of the era. Readers will find themselves immersed in the action and drama of the historic event, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the Allied forces. This book stands out as a valuable contribution to naval literature, offering a compelling account of a pivotal moment in military history. Percy F. Westerman's firsthand experience as a naval officer lends authenticity and credibility to his recounting of the events at Zeebrugge. His deep knowledge of naval tactics and operations shines through in the detailed and accurate depiction of the battle. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, military buffs, and anyone interested in the bravery and heroism displayed in the face of adversity.
The Thick of the Fray at Zeebrugge, April 1918
Author: Percy F. Westerman
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
In Percy F. Westerman's 'The Thick of the Fray at Zeebrugge, April 1918', the reader is thrust into the heart of World War I naval battles. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narrative, Westerman paints a realistic picture of the bravery and sacrifice displayed by sailors during the daring raid on the German-occupied port of Zeebrugge. The book is written in a straightforward and impactful prose, capturing the essence of the intense maritime combat of the era. Readers will find themselves immersed in the action and drama of the historic event, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the Allied forces. This book stands out as a valuable contribution to naval literature, offering a compelling account of a pivotal moment in military history. Percy F. Westerman's firsthand experience as a naval officer lends authenticity and credibility to his recounting of the events at Zeebrugge. His deep knowledge of naval tactics and operations shines through in the detailed and accurate depiction of the battle. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, military buffs, and anyone interested in the bravery and heroism displayed in the face of adversity.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
In Percy F. Westerman's 'The Thick of the Fray at Zeebrugge, April 1918', the reader is thrust into the heart of World War I naval battles. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narrative, Westerman paints a realistic picture of the bravery and sacrifice displayed by sailors during the daring raid on the German-occupied port of Zeebrugge. The book is written in a straightforward and impactful prose, capturing the essence of the intense maritime combat of the era. Readers will find themselves immersed in the action and drama of the historic event, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the Allied forces. This book stands out as a valuable contribution to naval literature, offering a compelling account of a pivotal moment in military history. Percy F. Westerman's firsthand experience as a naval officer lends authenticity and credibility to his recounting of the events at Zeebrugge. His deep knowledge of naval tactics and operations shines through in the detailed and accurate depiction of the battle. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, military buffs, and anyone interested in the bravery and heroism displayed in the face of adversity.
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Languages : en
Pages : 620
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Pages : 620
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Guide for Young Readers
Author: Glasgow (Scotland). Public Libraries. Woodside District Library
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Category : Catalogs, Classified (Dewey decimal)
Languages : en
Pages : 372
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Category : Catalogs, Classified (Dewey decimal)
Languages : en
Pages : 372
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 996
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 996
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The Bookman's Journal and Print Collector
Author: Wilfred Partington
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 502
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 502
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Bookman's Journal with which is Incorporated the Print Collector
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 460
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V. 1-3 include "Bibliographies of modern authors by Henry Danielson."
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
V. 1-3 include "Bibliographies of modern authors by Henry Danielson."
The Bookman's Journal with which is Incorporated The Print Collector
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 956
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 956
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Thick Of The Fray At Zeebrugge, April
Author: Percy F. Westerman
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Languages : en
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The Publishers' Circular and Booksellers' Record
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 624
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Languages : en
Pages : 624
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Zeebrugge
Author: Christopher Sandford
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1612005055
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
“A gripping new history of the British naval raid in April 1918 on the German-held Belgian port of that name” (Chronicles). The combined-forces invasion of the Belgian port of Zeebrugge on April 23, 1918, remains one of the most dramatic stories of the First World War, and in this book, it’s recounted in vivid detail. A force drawn from Britain’s Royal Navy and Royal Marines set out on ships and submarines to try to block the key strategic port in a bold attempt to stem the catastrophic losses being inflicted on British shipping by German submarines. It meant attacking a heavily fortified German naval base. The tide, calm weather, and the right wind direction for a smoke screen were crucial to the plan. Judged purely on results, it can only be considered a partial strategic success. Casualties were high and the base only partially blocked. Nonetheless, it came to represent the embodiment of the bulldog spirit, the peculiarly British fighting élan—the belief that anything was possible with enough dash and daring. The essential story of the Zeebrugge mission has been told before, but never through the direct, firsthand accounts of its survivors—including that of Lt. Richard Sandford, VC, the acknowledged hero of the day and the author’s great uncle. The fire and bloodshed of the occasion is the book’s centerpiece—but there is also room for the family and private lives of the men who volunteered in the hundreds for what they knew to be, effectively, a suicide mission.
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1612005055
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
“A gripping new history of the British naval raid in April 1918 on the German-held Belgian port of that name” (Chronicles). The combined-forces invasion of the Belgian port of Zeebrugge on April 23, 1918, remains one of the most dramatic stories of the First World War, and in this book, it’s recounted in vivid detail. A force drawn from Britain’s Royal Navy and Royal Marines set out on ships and submarines to try to block the key strategic port in a bold attempt to stem the catastrophic losses being inflicted on British shipping by German submarines. It meant attacking a heavily fortified German naval base. The tide, calm weather, and the right wind direction for a smoke screen were crucial to the plan. Judged purely on results, it can only be considered a partial strategic success. Casualties were high and the base only partially blocked. Nonetheless, it came to represent the embodiment of the bulldog spirit, the peculiarly British fighting élan—the belief that anything was possible with enough dash and daring. The essential story of the Zeebrugge mission has been told before, but never through the direct, firsthand accounts of its survivors—including that of Lt. Richard Sandford, VC, the acknowledged hero of the day and the author’s great uncle. The fire and bloodshed of the occasion is the book’s centerpiece—but there is also room for the family and private lives of the men who volunteered in the hundreds for what they knew to be, effectively, a suicide mission.