02297cam a22003253u 4500 45135 UtSlPG 20260610134033.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis), 1876-1959 The Thick of the Fray at Zeebrugge, April 1918 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-03-14 Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen "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.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction Zeebrugge-Ostend Raids, 1918 -- Juvenile fiction Wigfull, W. Edward (William Edward), 1875-1944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45135 85974 85974