02238cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000360012824500980016426400510026230000470031333600260036033700260038633800360041250000310044850801150047952011670059453400450176165300450180665300300185185600430188148497UtSlPG20260610134120.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a18017206  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aCopplestone, Bennet,d1867-193214aThe Silent Watchers :bEngland's Navy during the Great War: What It Is, and What We Owe to It 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-03-15  aE-text prepared by David T. Jones, Al Haines, Cindy Beyer, and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team  a"The Silent Watchers" by Bennet Copplestone is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the Royal Navy's experiences and contributions during the Great War, emphasizing the concepts of naval tradition, training, and the unique spirit that defines the Navy. It reflects on the individuals within the service, their sacrifices, and the collective strength they possess.  The opening of the work introduces readers to the atmosphere among naval officers in June 1916, following the Battle of Jutland, one of the largest naval battles in history. Captured in a candid conversation on a golf course, the officers discuss their experiences during the battle, contrasting the excitement of naval engagement with the monotony encountered during action. They express frustration over public misrepresentation of their victories in the press and discuss the essence of naval discipline, camaraderie, and the importance of capability and valor amongst the crew. The narrative sets a tone that highlights both the challenges faced by the Navy and the intrinsic pride in their service amidst war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations  aGreat Britain. Royal Navy40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48497