The Grand Fleet 1914-19 by Daniel G Ridley-Kitts Mbe
During the First World War the reputation of the British Royal Navy was put on the line in its defence of the country, and, crucially, it was in those years, 1914-19, that the Grand Fleet became the single most potent weapon of war of any nation.In this comprehensive, illustrated history, Ridley-Kitts tells of the creation and development of the Grand Fleet under the drive of the energetic and charismatic Admiral of the Fleet 'Jacky' Fisher, who modernised the navy with the introduction of the revolutionary Dreadnought battleship. This type of vessel in particular made other nations' battleships obsolete, created a powerful weapon for the defence of the British Empire and its trade, and finally defeated the machinations of Kaiser William II. Using unique illustrations rendered by the author, the story of the Grand Fleet is told in accessible narrative style, with outstanding technical detail that will satisfy naval enthusiasts.
DANIEL G RIDLEY-KITTS MBE worked in the aircraft industry after leaving school and served in the RAF as a national serviceman on a fighter squadron in Germany. He was made MBE in the 1994 New Year's Honours List for 'Services to the Oil Industry'.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752488738 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752488732 |
| Title | The Grand Fleet 1914-19 |
| Author | Daniel G Ridley-Kitts Mbe |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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