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Coronel and Falkland: Two Great Naval Battles of the First World War
Coronel and Falkland Two Great Naval Battles of the First World War
Author: Barrie Pitt
In 1914 Great Britain's naval supremacy was challenged for the first time since Trafalgar. A century of Pax Britannica had convinced the public that the Royal Navy was invincible. But it was not, as von Spee demonstrated so ably at Coronel, and in Britain public bewilderment soon turned to anger. — First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchil...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780304361601
ISBN-10: 0304361607
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: 180
Edition: 2nd Edition
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Publisher: Cassell
Book Type: Paperback
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For those interested in naval warfare, this is a fascinating and detailed account of two of the few major naval actions of World War I. One was a German victory, the other was British. While the author provides details on the naval actions, he also makes the book more interesting by telling the reader about the personalities of the commanders, the differences in ship design and ammunition and the heroism on both sides. Tragically, due to the confusion of battle, hundreds of men died needlessly.


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