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The Kaiser’s determination to starve Britain into surrender and the development of his Navy and the U-boats in particular meant that Britain’s merchant navy was in the front line throughout the Great War.
This book charts the progress of the war at sea which began with the sinking of the oil tanker San Wilfrido off Cuxhaven only eight hours after the official declaration of war. The merchantman Glitra was the first victim of a German U-boat (U-17) on 20 October 1914 – she was to be joined by many, many more. As the war on land intensified so the naval struggle grew ever more bitter. As vividly described there were many incidents of atrocious behavior, amounting to war crimes, by the attackers against their hapless victims; sinking of lifeboats, machine-gunning of survivors, attacks without any warning designed to cause maximum casualties.
We learn of instances where the weak gallantly fought back such as the duel between Captain Bissett-Smith’s Otaki (with one gun) and the heavily armed German surface raider Möwe. Although he went down with his ship, Captain Smith was posthumously awarded the VC, and remains the only merchant seaman so honored.
War under the Red Ensign contains many inspiring and shocking accounts of war at sea and is a gripping read.
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Bernard Edwards pursued a sea-going career commanding ships trading worldwide. After nearly forty years afloat. Captain Edwards settled in a tiny village in rural South Wales, to pursue his second career as a writer. His extensive knowledge of the sea and ships has enabled him to produce many authentic and eminently readable books which have received international recognition.
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Hardback. Dustjacket. Both As New. Not inscribed or price clipped. 208 Pages. Illustrated. The Kaiser's determination to starve Britain into surrender and the development of his Navy and the U-boats in particular meant that Britain's merchant navy was in the front line throughout the Great War. This book charts the progress of hostilities at sea which began with the sinking of the oil tanker San Wilfrido off Cuxhaven only eight hours after the official declaration of war. The merchantman Glitra wasd the first victim of a German U-boat (U-17) on 20th October 1914, she was to be joined by many, many more. Graet Britain's very survival depended on the Merchant Navy defying the German threat. As the war on land intensified so the naval struggle grew ever more bitter and there were many incidents of attrocious behaviour, amounting to war crimes, by the attackers against their hapless victims. These included the sinking of lifeboats, machine-gunning of survivors, and attacks without any warning designed to cause maximum casualties. The author has researched stirring stories of unequal battles at sea, between virtually unarmed merchant vessels and leathel surface raiders and U-boats such as the dual between Captain Bissett-Smith's Otaki ( with one gun) and the heavily armed German surface raider Mowe. Although he went down with his ship, Captain Smith was Posthumously awarded the VC, and remains the only merchant seaman so honoured, Written by respected naval historian with years of Merchant Navy experience this is a gripping read which will appeal strongly to those with an interest in The Great War as well as naval history. Seller Inventory # 33294
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