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100 1 _aKipling, Rudyard,
_d1865-1936
245 1 0 _aSea Warfare
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-06
505 0 _aThe fringes of the fleet -- Tales of "the trade" -- Destroyers at Jutland.
508 _aProduced by Thierry Alberto, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Sea Warfare" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of narratives centered on naval warfare, likely written in the late 19th to early 20th century, during or shortly after World War I. The work explores the experiences and perspectives of various naval characters, particularly focusing on the Trawler and Auxiliary Fleet, which is heavily relied upon for tasks such as mine-sweeping, submarine hunting, and maintaining sea traffic during wartime. With its vivid illustrations of both the simple fishermen and the complexities of naval operations, the book delves into themes of duty, camaraderie, and the harsh realities faced by those who serve at sea. At the start of "Sea Warfare," Kipling introduces readers to the Auxiliary Fleet through a poetic account that showcases the diverse backgrounds of the crew members, from seasoned seamen to amateur fishermen. The narrative emphasizes the significance of their contributions to the naval war effort, particularly in patrolling and clearing minefields. Kipling paints a rich tapestry of life at sea, capturing not only the technical aspects of their operations but also the human elements of courage, fear, and the camaraderie that forms among men thrust into the chaos of warfare. The opening portion sets the tone for an exploration of the war’s complexities, highlighting the importance of these lesser-known naval roles in the larger context of maritime conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, British
653 _aGreat Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- World War, 1914-1918
653 _aJutland, Battle of, 1916
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17689
999 _c59075
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