This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 20013137
Title: The Yankee mining squadron : or, laying the North Sea mine barrage
Original Publication: Annapolis: U.S. Naval Institute, 1919, copyright 1920.
Credits: deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Yankee Mining Squadron: or, Laying the North Sea Mine Barrage" by Captain Reginald R. Belknap, U.S.N. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the American naval operation during World War I focused on laying underwater mines across the North Sea to hinder German submarine movements. It captures the challenges and strategies involved in this massive undertaking, emphasizing the significance of the mine barrage in the conflict. The opening of the book establishes the context of the operation, revealing the preparations and logistical challenges faced by the American Mine Force upon arriving in Scotland. Captain Belknap reflects on the beauty of the Scottish landscape contrasted against the urgency of their mission. He introduces the squadron's deployment strategy, equipment, and the importance of teamwork, setting the stage for the first minelaying excursion. The tone conveys both pride in the squadron's capabilities and the gravity of the task at hand, highlighting the coordination required for executing such a complex military operation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Belknap, Reginald Rowan, 1871-1959
EBook No.: 74827
Published: Dec 1, 2024
Downloads: 128
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Submarine
Subject: United States. Navy
Subject: Submarine mines
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 20013137
Title: The Yankee mining squadron : or, laying the North Sea mine barrage
Original Publication: Annapolis: U.S. Naval Institute, 1919, copyright 1920.
Credits: deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Yankee Mining Squadron: or, Laying the North Sea Mine Barrage" by Captain Reginald R. Belknap, U.S.N. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the American naval operation during World War I focused on laying underwater mines across the North Sea to hinder German submarine movements. It captures the challenges and strategies involved in this massive undertaking, emphasizing the significance of the mine barrage in the conflict. The opening of the book establishes the context of the operation, revealing the preparations and logistical challenges faced by the American Mine Force upon arriving in Scotland. Captain Belknap reflects on the beauty of the Scottish landscape contrasted against the urgency of their mission. He introduces the squadron's deployment strategy, equipment, and the importance of teamwork, setting the stage for the first minelaying excursion. The tone conveys both pride in the squadron's capabilities and the gravity of the task at hand, highlighting the coordination required for executing such a complex military operation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Belknap, Reginald Rowan, 1871-1959
EBook No.: 74827
Published: Dec 1, 2024
Downloads: 128
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Submarine
Subject: United States. Navy
Subject: Submarine mines
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.