Naval Battles of the First World War by Geoffrey Bennett

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With the Call to action stations in August 1914, the Royal Navy faced its greatest test since the time of Nelson. This classic history of the Great War at sea combines graphic and stirring accounts of all the principal naval engagements - battles overseas, in home waters and, for the first time, under the sea - with analysis of the strategy and tactics of both sides. Geoffrey Bennett brings these sea battles dramatically to life, and confirms the Allied navies' vital contribution to victory. show more 'Strongly recommended' RUSI Journal 'Excellent balanced accounts and judgements' Richard Hough. show less

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DinadansFriend 3,993 reviews

This book was first published by Batsford in 1968. It has been reprinted at least three times since. A readable Account of the Royal Navy's War in the North Sea, Outer Oceans and the Mediterranean. The Baltic actions are largely ignored, but the maps and prose are adequate. Do not look for controversy in these pages, but it is a basic account.

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