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100 1 _aChatterton, E. Keble
_q(Edward Keble),
_d1878-1944
245 1 0 _aQ-Ships and Their Story
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
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 2017-03-10
508 _aE-text prepared by MWS, Brian Wilcox, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Q-Ships and Their Story" by E. Keble Chatterton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating and brave endeavors of Q-ships, a type of naval vessel used during World War I to deceive and engage enemy submarines. The narrative details the origins, tactics, and success of these "mystery ships," highlighting the courage and cunning required from their crews. The opening of the book sets the stage by addressing the dramatic nature of warfare, specifically at sea. It emphasizes the unique circumstances that led to the creation of Q-ships as a response to the increasing threat posed by German U-boats. The author notes the meticulous planning and bravery involved in operating these disguises, which often presented as ordinary merchant vessels. The chapter introduces the complexity of Q-ship operations, the psychological warfare against enemy submarines, and the blend of patience and skill required to execute successful missions, laying a foundational understanding of the grandeur and trials that will be explored in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations
653 _aQ-ships
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54338
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