03209cam a22003613u 4500 68034 UtSlPG 20260610134554.0 m cr n 260607r20221919utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19017037 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Fisher, John Arbuthnot Fisher, Baron, 1841-1920 Memories, by Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Fisher Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-05-09 King Edward VII -- "The moon sways oceans and provokes the hound" -- Admiral von Pohl and Admiral von Tirpitz -- Economy is victory -- The Dardanelles -- Abdul Hamid and the Pope -- A jeu d'esprit -- Naval War Staff and Admiralty clerks -- Recapitulation of deeds and ideas -- Apologia pro vita sua -- Nelson -- Letters to Lord Esher -- Americans -- Some special missions -- Some personalities -- Things that please me -- Epilogue. Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Memories" by Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher is a collection of personal recollections and reflections written in the early 20th century. The book offers insights into the author's experiences in naval leadership and his interactions with key historical figures, particularly during his tenure preceding the First World War. The work reflects on the complexities of military politics and the evolution of naval strategies, providing a unique perspective from one of Britain’s most prominent naval officers. At the start of "Memories," the author emphasizes his reluctance to participate in creating a book, wishing instead to communicate his thoughts directly, underscoring the limitations of the printed word in capturing the vibrancy of lived experience. He begins with a chapter dedicated to King Edward VII, detailing the King’s unwavering support for Fisher during significant naval reforms despite political opposition. Lord Fisher’s narrative is interspersed with anecdotes and critiques, illustrating his candid views on military strategy, the dynamics of power within the naval hierarchy, and the broader political context of the time, particularly regarding the looming conflict with Germany. The opening sets the tone for a memoir that prioritizes personal insight over chronological coherence, with a strong focus on the pivotal moments and personalities that shaped British naval history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Hodder and Stoughton, 1919 Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography Great Britain. Royal Navy Fisher, John Arbuthnot Fisher, Baron, 1841-1920 https://archive.org/details/memoriesbyadmira00fishuoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68034 108856 108856