Project Gutenberg 2012-12-21 Public domain in the USA. 683 Field, Cyril 1859 1942 The British Navy Book Prologue: the command of the sea (A.D. 1915) -- A lesson from Cæsar -- Ancient war-ships -- Fighting-ships of the Middle Ages -- Mariners of other days -- Some mediæval sea-fights -- The navy in Tudor times -- From Elizabeth to Victoria -- The "Turks" in the channel -- The honour of the flag -- The evolution of naval gunnery -- Evolution of the ironclad battleship -- The evolution of the submarine and submarine mine -- Naval brigades -- War-ships of all sorts -- The manning of a ship -- Beginning of the war afloat -- Operations in the North Sea and Channel -- In the outer seas -- A reverse and a victory -- German raids and their signal punishment -- The Royal Naval Air Service. E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Emmy, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org) "The British Navy Book" by Lieut.-Col. Cyril Field is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the evolution and significance of the British Navy throughout history, detailing its development from early ships to contemporary naval warfare. The narrative likely emphasizes pivotal moments and technological advancements that shaped naval history, making it appealing to readers interested in maritime history and military studies. At the start of the book, the prologue sets a vivid scene in a silent North Sea as a battle-cruiser readies for action in 1915. The description provides insights into life aboard the ship, portraying the crew engaged in routine tasks while awaiting an imminent confrontation. The author evokes a sense of anticipation as the ship responds to enemy movement, highlighting the tension between the tranquility of naval life and the reality of warfare. This opening effectively draws readers into the historical context of naval engagements and the experiences of those serving, establishing a narrative that blends vivid imagery with technical detail. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41677/41677-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History Great Britain -- History, Naval DA Text Category: History - British Category: History - Warfare 728484 2025-08-17T03:55:48.867529 text/html 707142 2024-10-23T13:07:31 text/html 2881228 2025-08-17T03:55:59.178472 application/epub+zip 2893447 2025-08-17T03:55:50.701554 application/epub+zip 356179 2025-08-17T03:55:49.790534 application/epub+zip 3094148 2025-08-17T03:56:05.723452 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3028183 2025-08-17T03:55:58.056475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 500745 2022-09-19T05:37:52.878590 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 622095 2025-08-17T03:55:47.378538 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 602176 2024-10-23T13:07:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16946 2025-08-17T03:56:06.085418 application/rdf+xml 27065 2025-08-17T03:55:49.914494 image/jpeg 4045 2025-08-17T03:55:49.853525 image/jpeg 2821909 2025-08-17T03:55:49.081514 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog