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100 1 _aMarch, Francis A., Jr.,
_d1863-1928
245 1 0 _aHistory of the World War, Volume 2 (of 7)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-11-12
508 _aD A Alexander, David E. Brown, Ed Leckert, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"History of the World War, Volume 2 (of 7): An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War" by Francis A. March is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume delves specifically into the naval engagements and overseas dynamics of World War I, showcasing the strategic importance of naval power, particularly highlighting the British and German fleets' roles. The book outlines key battles, tactics, and pivotal figures, emphasizing the impact of maritime control on the war's progression. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the struggle for supremacy at sea, beginning with the catastrophic sinking of British warships "Aboukir," "Cressy," and "Hogue" at the hands of German submarines. It introduces Captain Mahan's thesis on the significance of naval power in warfare and illustrates how the British Grand Fleet's might formed a crucial barrier against German ambitions. The initial chapters outline various naval skirmishes, strategies, and notable figures like Admiral Sir John Jellicoe and Admiral von Tirpitz, while also addressing the consequential blockade of Germany by the British, establishing the dire conditions in both Britain and Germany as the war unfolded. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Leslie-Judge Company, 1918
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918
700 1 _aBeamish, Richard J.
_q(Richard Joseph),
_d1867-1945
700 1 _aHare, James H.,
_d1856-1946
700 1 _aThompson, Donald C.,
_d1885-1947
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74727
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