The Battle of the Falkland Islands, Before and After by Spencer-Cooper

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Author Spencer-Cooper, Henry Edmund Harvey, 1884-1968
Title The Battle of the Falkland Islands, Before and After
Note Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Battle of the Falkland Islands, Before and After" by Commander H. Spencer-Cooper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the naval engagements surrounding the Battle of the Falkland Islands during World War I, detailing both the events leading up to the battle, as well as its aftermath. It highlights the British Royal Navy's strategic maneuvers against the German naval forces, particularly focusing on the command decisions made by key figures and the impact of these decisions on the naval warfare of the time. The opening of the work sets the stage by discussing the conditions both before and during the critical moments of naval warfare between British and German ships. It introduces the backdrop of World War I, describing the German squadron's movements across the Pacific and their attempts to disrupt British maritime trade. The author emphasizes the unpreparedness of the British forces at the outset of the conflict, while also hinting at the heroism and gallantry of those involved in the battle. The detailed narrative sets a tone of urgency and foreshadows the ensuing conflicts, creating anticipation for the unfolding drama of naval warfare in the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations
Subject Falkland Islands, Battle of the, 1914
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