The Victory at Sea: History of the Naval Combat in WW1 (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. American Destroyers in Action, Decoying Submarines to Destruction & Other Naval ActionsBy William Sowden Sims, Burton J. Hendrick
Length15h 41m
About this audiobook
The Victory at Sea: History of the Naval Combat in WW1 presents a sweeping account of maritime warfare as a decisive theater of the Great War, combining strategic analysis, operational narrative, and reflective historical interpretation. Its range extends from blockade and convoy systems to submarine warfare, fleet command, and the global logistics that sustained Allied power. Written with the immediacy of firsthand knowledge and the polish of literary history, the volume situates naval combat within the broader transformation of modern war. William Sowden Sims, a leading American admiral and architect of U.S. naval cooperation with Britain, brings professional authority to the work, while Burton J. Hendrick, a distinguished historian and biographer, shapes that experience into a lucid historical narrative. Together, they illuminate the Anglo-American naval partnership, the rise of technological warfare, and the institutional challenges of coordinating modern sea power. Their collaboration reflects the postwar effort to interpret victory not merely as battlefield success, but as administrative, industrial, and diplomatic achievement. This book is recommended for readers seeking a rigorous yet accessible study of World War I at sea. It offers a valuable opportunity to examine naval conflict from strategic, political, and human perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding of how maritime power influenced the outcome of the twentieth century's first global conflict.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length15 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Victory at Sea: History of the Naval Combat in WW1 (Annotated)
16Chapter XI Fighting Submarines from the Air
2Introduction
17Chapter XII The Navy Fighting on the Land
3Synopsis
18Chapter XIII Transporting Two Million American Soldiers to France
4Historical Context
19Appendix I Official Authorization to Publish "The Victory at Sea"
5Preface
20Appendix II First Cable Message to Washington
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6Chapter I When Germany was Winning the War
21Appendix III First Detailed Report on the Allied Naval Situation
7Chapter II The Return of the "Mayflower"
22Appendix IV The Question of Arming Merchant Ships
8Chapter III The Adoption of the Convoy
23Appendix V The Advantages of the Convoy System
9Chapter IV American Destroyers in Action
24Appendix VI The Navy Department's Policy
10Chapter V Decoying Submarines to Destruction
25Appendix VII Comments Upon Navy Department's Policy
11Chapter VI American College Boys and Subchasers
26Appendix VIII Monthly Losses Since February, 1917, From Enemy Action
12Chapter VII The London Flagship
27Appendix IX Tonnage Constructed by Allied and Neutral Nations Since August, 1914
13Chapter VIII Submarine Against Submarine
28Analysis
14Chapter IX The American Mine Barrage in the North Sea
29Reflection
15Chapter X German Submarines Visit the American Coast
30Memorable Quotes
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