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A definitive work on the First World War at sea. The book covers many aspects of the naval war, and discusses the conflict from the viewpoints of "all" the participants rather than just the Anglo-German perspective. It represents a major

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #437969 in Books
• Published on: 1995-09-28
• Released on: 1995-09-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 591 pages

From the Back Cover
This book aims to provide a definitive work on the First World War at sea. It aims to cover, in a single volume, many aspects of the naval war and to treat the conflict, from the viewpoints of "all" the participants rather than just the Anglo-German perspective.A Naval History of World War I represents a major contribution to our understanding of the operation, tactics and strategy of the First World War. The book covers the activities of the French and British in the Mediterranean, the Italians and Austrians in the Adriatic, and the Russians, Germans and Turks in the Baltic and Black Seas. Detailing the Royal Navy's campaign against the German raiders, the colonial campaigns and the major overseas expeditions, Professor Halpern examines not only naval operations, but leadership, policy, strategy, tactics and technology and relates these to the wider political, diplomatic and economic aspects of the war.; Covering lesser-known conflicts such as the Rumanian campaign and the Danube Flotillas, As Well As The Historic Battles Of Jutland, The Dardanelles and the anti-submarine warfare, the author presents a fully comprehensive and accessible treatment. The book is intended for all serious students of the First World War.

Customer Reviews

An excellent 1 volume maritime history of WWI
This is an outstanding book, which gives an excellent global overview of the War at Sea in WWI. The authour is an American historian who gives an objective view of the conflict. It is particularly good that "minor" campaigns, such as the Baltic, Black sea, Danube and Adriatic whichunfamiliar to most western readers are covered. This book however has little technical detail - I would recommend Conways fighting ships of WWI for that. There is also a good reference list for further reading