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LoC No.: 18013317
Title: The U-boat hunters
Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Barbara Kosker, Suzanne Shell, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "The U-Boat Hunters" by James B. Connolly is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the experiences and operations of the U.S. Navy during World War I, particularly in relation to hunting U-boats (submarines) and the complexities of naval warfare. The book captures the dedication and qualities of naval personnel amidst the backdrop of a significant conflict in maritime history. At the start of the book, the author sets the tone with a foreword that discusses the importance of maintaining a strong navy in the face of potential future wars and highlights the capabilities of ships and sailors engaged in U-boat hunting. Connolly reflects on the navy's organization and the transition of various types of ships in preparation for war, illustrating the spirit and camaraderie among the sailors. The opening portion also delves into the significance of innovation in naval technology, emphasizing how advancements, particularly in the submarine sector, are rapidly transforming conventional warfare and defense strategies at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Connolly, James B. (James Brendan), 1868-1957
EBook No.: 23601
Published: Nov 23, 2007
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations
Subject: United States. Navy
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 18013317
Title: The U-boat hunters
Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Barbara Kosker, Suzanne Shell, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "The U-Boat Hunters" by James B. Connolly is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the experiences and operations of the U.S. Navy during World War I, particularly in relation to hunting U-boats (submarines) and the complexities of naval warfare. The book captures the dedication and qualities of naval personnel amidst the backdrop of a significant conflict in maritime history. At the start of the book, the author sets the tone with a foreword that discusses the importance of maintaining a strong navy in the face of potential future wars and highlights the capabilities of ships and sailors engaged in U-boat hunting. Connolly reflects on the navy's organization and the transition of various types of ships in preparation for war, illustrating the spirit and camaraderie among the sailors. The opening portion also delves into the significance of innovation in naval technology, emphasizing how advancements, particularly in the submarine sector, are rapidly transforming conventional warfare and defense strategies at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Connolly, James B. (James Brendan), 1868-1957
EBook No.: 23601
Published: Nov 23, 2007
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations
Subject: United States. Navy
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.