This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 18017206
Title:
The Silent Watchers
England's Navy during the Great War: What It Is, and What We Owe to It
Note: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by David T. Jones, Al Haines, Cindy Beyer, and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team
Summary: "The Silent Watchers" by Bennet Copplestone is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the Royal Navy's experiences and contributions during the Great War, emphasizing the concepts of naval tradition, training, and the unique spirit that defines the Navy. It reflects on the individuals within the service, their sacrifices, and the collective strength they possess. The opening of the work introduces readers to the atmosphere among naval officers in June 1916, following the Battle of Jutland, one of the largest naval battles in history. Captured in a candid conversation on a golf course, the officers discuss their experiences during the battle, contrasting the excitement of naval engagement with the monotony encountered during action. They express frustration over public misrepresentation of their victories in the press and discuss the essence of naval discipline, camaraderie, and the importance of capability and valor amongst the crew. The narrative sets a tone that highlights both the challenges faced by the Navy and the intrinsic pride in their service amidst war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Copplestone, Bennet, 1867-1932
EBook No.: 48497
Published: Mar 15, 2015
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations
Subject: Great Britain. Royal 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.: 18017206
Title:
The Silent Watchers
England's Navy during the Great War: What It Is, and What We Owe to It
Note: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by David T. Jones, Al Haines, Cindy Beyer, and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team
Summary: "The Silent Watchers" by Bennet Copplestone is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the Royal Navy's experiences and contributions during the Great War, emphasizing the concepts of naval tradition, training, and the unique spirit that defines the Navy. It reflects on the individuals within the service, their sacrifices, and the collective strength they possess. The opening of the work introduces readers to the atmosphere among naval officers in June 1916, following the Battle of Jutland, one of the largest naval battles in history. Captured in a candid conversation on a golf course, the officers discuss their experiences during the battle, contrasting the excitement of naval engagement with the monotony encountered during action. They express frustration over public misrepresentation of their victories in the press and discuss the essence of naval discipline, camaraderie, and the importance of capability and valor amongst the crew. The narrative sets a tone that highlights both the challenges faced by the Navy and the intrinsic pride in their service amidst war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Copplestone, Bennet, 1867-1932
EBook No.: 48497
Published: Mar 15, 2015
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations
Subject: Great Britain. Royal Navy
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.