The Jellicoe, John Rushworth 1859-1935 creator text utu 2025 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Grand Fleet, 1914-1916: its creation, development and work" by Admiral Viscount Jellicoe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the operations and developments of the Grand Fleet during World War I, from its formation at the onset of the conflict until late 1916. Jellicoe, who led the fleet, chronicles the strategic and organizational challenges faced by the Royal Navy while providing insights into naval warfare's evolving nature during this pivotal time. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces his background and the circumstances leading to his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Fleet just before the war began. He recalls the tense moments as he took command and highlights the immediate need for effective organization and strategy in a rapidly changing naval landscape. Jellicoe discusses the shifts in naval warfare due to technological advancements and strategic necessities, setting the stage for a detailed examination of the fleet's operations and adaptations throughout the war. The opening portion establishes the historical context and the complexities of naval command, providing readers with a foundation for understanding the subsequent developments in Jellicoe's account. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2025-02-08 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) Originally published: New York: George H. Doran Company, 1919 World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations Great Britain. Royal Navy Jutland, Battle of, 1916 D501 New York: George H. Doran Company, 1919 19004993 https://archive.org/details/grandfleet19141900jell https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75323 https://archive.org/details/grandfleet19141900jell https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75323 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134737.0 75323