The grand fleet, 1914-1916; its creation, development and work,

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Author / Creator:Jellicoe, John Rushworth, 1859-1935.
Imprint:New York, George H. Doran Co. [©1919]
Description:xiv, 510 pages frontispiece (portrait) plates, folded plans, diagrams 25 cm
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3367306
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Notes:Four folded plans in pocket at end.
Other form:Online version: Jellicoe, John Rushworth Jellicoe, Earl, 1859-1935. Grand fleet, 1914-1916. New York, George H. Doran Co. [©1919]
Table of Contents:
  • The opening of the War
  • General naval strategy in home waters
  • The Grand Fleet and its bases
  • Declaration of war
  • The submarine and mine menace in the North Sea
  • Incidents at sea
  • November 1 to December 31, 1914
  • The Dogger Bank action
  • German mines and submarines
  • Controlling the North Sea
  • Attempts to entice the enemy to action
  • The naval situation in May, 1916
  • The Battle of Jutland
  • The Battle of Jutland (continued)
  • The Battle of Jutland (continued)
  • Reflections on the Battle of Jutland
  • The lessons of experience; Lord Kitchener's farewell
  • The submarine peril to merchant shipping; recall to the Admiralty.