Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war by David W. Bone

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Author Bone, David W. (David William), 1874-1959
Illustrator Bone, Muirhead, Sir, 1876-1953
LoC No. 19019872
Title Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war
Note Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive) In memory of Thomas A. Noster,
American Merchant Marine, from June 29, 1942-August 15,
1945.
Summary "Merchantmen-at-Arms: The British Merchants' Service in the War" by David W. Bone is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the significant role of the British Merchant Marine during wartime, particularly focusing on World War I. The book presents an overview of the challenges, adaptations, and contributions of the merchantmen in a time of conflict, illustrating the interplay between commerce and military service. The opening of the text establishes the context of the book, indicating that it draws from the author's experiences and observations as a seaman during the war. Bone introduces the historical importance of merchant shipping, emphasizing the valor and resourcefulness of seamen who faced the new threats of submarine warfare. He critiques the underappreciation of the merchant service compared to the military, offering a thoughtful reflection on the sacrifices and vital contributions made by merchant seamen in ensuring the flow of goods and support during the war. The initial chapters set the stage for a deeper exploration of the merchants’ service structure, their relationship with the Navy, and the various duties they assumed in wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations
Subject Merchant marine -- Great Britain
Category Text
EBook-No. 31953
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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