02366cam a22003493u 4500 74827 UtSlPG 20260610134731.0 m cr n 260607r20241919utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20013137 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Belknap, Reginald Rowan, 1871-1959 The Yankee mining squadron 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 2024-12-01 deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Yankee Mining Squadron: or, Laying the North Sea Mine Barrage" by Captain Reginald R. Belknap, U.S.N. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the American naval operation during World War I focused on laying underwater mines across the North Sea to hinder German submarine movements. It captures the challenges and strategies involved in this massive undertaking, emphasizing the significance of the mine barrage in the conflict. The opening of the book establishes the context of the operation, revealing the preparations and logistical challenges faced by the American Mine Force upon arriving in Scotland. Captain Belknap reflects on the beauty of the Scottish landscape contrasted against the urgency of their mission. He introduces the squadron's deployment strategy, equipment, and the importance of teamwork, setting the stage for the first minelaying excursion. The tone conveys both pride in the squadron's capabilities and the gravity of the task at hand, highlighting the coordination required for executing such a complex military operation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Annapolis: U.S. Naval Institute, 1919 World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Submarine United States. Navy Submarine mines https://archive.org/details/yankeeminingsqua01belk https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74827 115552 115552