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LoC No.: 19016278

Title: To Kiel in the 'Hercules'

Note: Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "To Kiel in the 'Hercules'" by Lieutenant Lewis R. Freeman, R.N.V.R. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the author's experiences as he serves as an official correspondent with the Grand Fleet during the final days of World War I, specifically detailing the mission of the British battleship 'Hercules' as it navigates German waters post-armistice. Freeman offers insights into the naval operations that marked the transition of power in the war-torn region and features his observations of the changing political landscape in Germany. The opening of the book sets the stage for this naval expedition, describing the voyage of the 'Hercules' through fog-shrouded waters, as the crew awaits a German pilot to guide them safely among floating mines into Kiel, a pivotal moment following Germany's surrender. Freeman vividly captures the anticipation and tension among the crew while recounting significant reflections on previous naval battles and the state of the German naval forces. He introduces the intricacies of navigating the treacherous German coastline, and sketches the first interactions with German officers, highlighting both the bureaucratic challenges and the stark realities faced by the crew as they step into the aftermath of the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome), 1878-1960

EBook No.: 42374

Published: Mar 19, 2013

Downloads: 57

Language: English

Subject: Allied Naval Armistice Commission

Subject: Hercules (Battleship)

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Air-fleet bases, Naval -- Germany

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.: 19016278

Title: To Kiel in the 'Hercules'

Note: Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "To Kiel in the 'Hercules'" by Lieutenant Lewis R. Freeman, R.N.V.R. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the author's experiences as he serves as an official correspondent with the Grand Fleet during the final days of World War I, specifically detailing the mission of the British battleship 'Hercules' as it navigates German waters post-armistice. Freeman offers insights into the naval operations that marked the transition of power in the war-torn region and features his observations of the changing political landscape in Germany. The opening of the book sets the stage for this naval expedition, describing the voyage of the 'Hercules' through fog-shrouded waters, as the crew awaits a German pilot to guide them safely among floating mines into Kiel, a pivotal moment following Germany's surrender. Freeman vividly captures the anticipation and tension among the crew while recounting significant reflections on previous naval battles and the state of the German naval forces. He introduces the intricacies of navigating the treacherous German coastline, and sketches the first interactions with German officers, highlighting both the bureaucratic challenges and the stark realities faced by the crew as they step into the aftermath of the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome), 1878-1960

EBook No.: 42374

Published: Mar 19, 2013

Downloads: 57

Language: English

Subject: Allied Naval Armistice Commission

Subject: Hercules (Battleship)

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Air-fleet bases, Naval -- Germany

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.