02268cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000530011324500510016626400510021730000470026833600260031533700260034133800360036750000310040350800360043452012450047053400450171565300450176065300530180570000530185885600430191145135UtSlPG20260610134033.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aWesterman, Percy F.q(Percy Francis),d1876-195914aThe Thick of the Fray at Zeebrugge, April 1918 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-03-14  aProduced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen  a"The Thick of the Fray at Zeebrugge, April 1918" by Percy F. Westerman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This gripping narrative centers around the experiences of Sub-lieutenant Alec Seton of the Royal Navy during World War I, as he navigates challenges and dangers during a pivotal naval confrontation at Zeebrugge. Westerman captures the essence of war through the lens of young naval officers facing perilous situations on the high seas.  The opening of the book introduces Sub-lieutenant Alec Seton as he struggles to rejoin his ship, H.M. Torpedo-boat Destroyer "Bolero", after being recalled from leave. Faced with delays at the train station and the discomfort of hunger, Alec's journey is filled with an underlying tension about his imminent assignment. As he boards the "Bolero", the narrative transitions into the ongoing naval operations, where he confronts the realities of war, including engaging with enemy submarines. The stage is set for an adventure enriched with camaraderie, danger, and the relentless pursuit of duty, making it clear that the story will illuminate the trials and tribulations of those serving in the naval forces during the Great War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction  aZeebrugge-Ostend Raids, 1918 -- Juvenile fiction1 aWigfull, W. Edwardq(William Edward),d1875-194440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45135