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100 1 _aFisher, John Arbuthnot Fisher, Baron,
_d1841-1920
245 1 0 _aMemories, by Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Fisher
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-05-09
505 0 _aKing Edward VII -- "The moon sways oceans and provokes the hound" -- Admiral von Pohl and Admiral von Tirpitz -- Economy is victory -- The Dardanelles -- Abdul Hamid and the Pope -- A jeu d'esprit -- Naval War Staff and Admiralty clerks -- Recapitulation of deeds and ideas -- Apologia pro vita sua -- Nelson -- Letters to Lord Esher -- Americans -- Some special missions -- Some personalities -- Things that please me -- Epilogue.
508 _aBrian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Memories" by Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher is a collection of personal recollections and reflections written in the early 20th century. The book offers insights into the author's experiences in naval leadership and his interactions with key historical figures, particularly during his tenure preceding the First World War. The work reflects on the complexities of military politics and the evolution of naval strategies, providing a unique perspective from one of Britain’s most prominent naval officers. At the start of "Memories," the author emphasizes his reluctance to participate in creating a book, wishing instead to communicate his thoughts directly, underscoring the limitations of the printed word in capturing the vibrancy of lived experience. He begins with a chapter dedicated to King Edward VII, detailing the King’s unwavering support for Fisher during significant naval reforms despite political opposition. Lord Fisher’s narrative is interspersed with anecdotes and critiques, illustrating his candid views on military strategy, the dynamics of power within the naval hierarchy, and the broader political context of the time, particularly regarding the looming conflict with Germany. The opening sets the tone for a memoir that prioritizes personal insight over chronological coherence, with a strong focus on the pivotal moments and personalities that shaped British naval history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Hodder and Stoughton, 1919
653 _aAdmirals -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aGreat Britain. Royal Navy
653 _aFisher, John Arbuthnot Fisher, Baron, 1841-1920
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/memoriesbyadmira00fishuoft
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68034
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