The last Gentleman of war. The Raider Exploits of the Cuiser Emden.

Lochner, R. K.:

ISBN 10: 1557505381 / ISBN 13: 9781557505385

Published by Bluejacket Books,, 2002

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321 Seiten, 8-zeilige Widmung von Helge(a) Lochner im Namen von Reinhard Lochner auf Vorsatz A5144 Sprache: Englisch.

Seller Inventory # 647

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The last Gentleman of war. The Raider Exploits of the Cuiser Emden.
• Publisher: Bluejacket Books,
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1557505381
• ISBN 13: 9781557505385
• Binding: 8°, kartoniert
• Condition: Gut
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • ABB

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Synopsis

Based on German, French, and English sources, this World War I saga of the German cruiser Emden provides a colorful portrait of a lost era of naval warfare and a lasting tribute to a legendary merchant raider. Though dauntless in pursuit of enemy ships, the Emden treated captured crews with great courtesy and is remembered today as the last man-of-war that adhered to a chivalric code of conduct. The bold and gallant raids against Allied merchant ships in the Indian Ocean earned the Emden the admiration of friend and foe alike. In a single raid it sank a Russian cruiser and destroyed a French torpedo boat and all told is credited with capturing or sinking nineteen merchant ships. Emden cleverly eluded Allied warships until its spectacular career was cut short in 1914 during a fierce engagement with an Australian cruiser off the Cocos Islands. Even the British lamented Emden's demise with a popular newspaper praising the captain as a courageous and resourceful man and predicting the ship to live on in history. This account of the ship's high-seas adventures will fascinate readers of all ages.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German