02410cam a22003373u 4500 74727 UtSlPG 20260610134729.0 m cr n 260607r20241918utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 March, Francis A., Jr., 1863-1928 History of the World War, Volume 2 (of 7) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-11-12 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, Ed Leckert, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "History of the World War, Volume 2 (of 7): An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War" by Francis A. March is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume delves specifically into the naval engagements and overseas dynamics of World War I, showcasing the strategic importance of naval power, particularly highlighting the British and German fleets' roles. The book outlines key battles, tactics, and pivotal figures, emphasizing the impact of maritime control on the war's progression. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the struggle for supremacy at sea, beginning with the catastrophic sinking of British warships "Aboukir," "Cressy," and "Hogue" at the hands of German submarines. It introduces Captain Mahan's thesis on the significance of naval power in warfare and illustrates how the British Grand Fleet's might formed a crucial barrier against German ambitions. The initial chapters outline various naval skirmishes, strategies, and notable figures like Admiral Sir John Jellicoe and Admiral von Tirpitz, while also addressing the consequential blockade of Germany by the British, establishing the dire conditions in both Britain and Germany as the war unfolded. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Leslie-Judge Company, 1918 World War, 1914-1918 Beamish, Richard J. (Richard Joseph), 1867-1945 Hare, James H., 1856-1946 Thompson, Donald C., 1885-1947 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74727 115452 115452