Sea-Hounds
Freeman, Lewis R. 1878-1960
Sea-Hounds - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2010-08-15
The men who changed ships -- "Firebrand" -- "Back from the jaws" -- Hunting -- The convoy game -- Yank boat versus U-boat -- Adriatic patrol -- Patrol -- "Q" -- The Whack and the Smack -- Bombed! -- Against odds -- Rounding up Fritz.
Produced by Greg Bergquist, David J. Cole and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Produced by Greg Bergquist, David J. Cole and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
"Sea-Hounds" by Lewis R. Freeman is a naval history account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the experiences of the British destroyers during World War I, detailing their operations against the German U-boats and other threats at sea. It portrays the daily life of naval officers and sailors, particularly delving into their struggles, camaraderie, and valorous acts during intense combat situations. At the start of the narrative, Freeman introduces readers to the chaotic atmosphere aboard the destroyers of the First Division of the ----th Flotilla as they prepare for a potentially violent encounter with U-boats. The captain of the destroyer "Spark" navigates discussions among crew members about the ongoing war while they face air raids and prepare for action. Characters engage in light-hearted banter, sharing war stories and experiences, setting a tone that juxtaposes the seriousness of their missions with the humor and camaraderie of naval life. Through vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, the opening portion captures the essence of the naval battles against the backdrop of friendship and fierce dedication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations
D501
Sea-Hounds - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2010-08-15
The men who changed ships -- "Firebrand" -- "Back from the jaws" -- Hunting -- The convoy game -- Yank boat versus U-boat -- Adriatic patrol -- Patrol -- "Q" -- The Whack and the Smack -- Bombed! -- Against odds -- Rounding up Fritz.
Produced by Greg Bergquist, David J. Cole and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Produced by Greg Bergquist, David J. Cole and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
"Sea-Hounds" by Lewis R. Freeman is a naval history account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the experiences of the British destroyers during World War I, detailing their operations against the German U-boats and other threats at sea. It portrays the daily life of naval officers and sailors, particularly delving into their struggles, camaraderie, and valorous acts during intense combat situations. At the start of the narrative, Freeman introduces readers to the chaotic atmosphere aboard the destroyers of the First Division of the ----th Flotilla as they prepare for a potentially violent encounter with U-boats. The captain of the destroyer "Spark" navigates discussions among crew members about the ongoing war while they face air raids and prepare for action. Characters engage in light-hearted banter, sharing war stories and experiences, setting a tone that juxtaposes the seriousness of their missions with the humor and camaraderie of naval life. Through vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, the opening portion captures the essence of the naval battles against the backdrop of friendship and fierce dedication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations
D501