The Fleets at War

Hurd, Archibald, 1869-1959Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.7

Word count: 274K words
Chapters: 28

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Fleets at War by Archibald HurdAuthor: Hurd, Archibald, 1869-1959,Language: English, Class: D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918), Release Date: Mar 3, 2017

Editor's review

This is a documentary work on naval power in the First World War by the British naval historian Archibald Hurd, released as an e-book by Project Gutenberg. The book focuses on the deployment, engagements and strategic maneuvering of the fleets of the various nations between 1914 and 1918, breaking the grand naval picture into a highly readable narrative that covers both the actions of the main battle fleets and supporting issues such as blockade and convoy. Written shortly after the war ended, it carries a distinct contemporary perspective and tone, letting readers sense how people of the time understood naval warfare. The text is in English and falls under the history classification D501; it serves well as an introductory supplement to First World War naval history and as comparative reading for those interested in sea power theory and military-historical narrative. Because it was written early, its judgments and data should be checked against modern research rather than treated as the sole authority.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Beginner readers interested in First World War naval history
History enthusiasts studying sea power and fleet strategy
Military history students who need original English sources
General readers who enjoy documentary war narratives

Not a good fit for

Readers who want a Chinese translation and are not comfortable with the English original
Readers expecting the latest research and corrected data
Pure military-technology fans looking only for tactical diagrams

Reading tips

Read the table of contents first to grasp the structure, then choose chapters by battle or by country
Keep a First World War timeline at hand to check dates and events
Take notes on old ship names and terminology to link them up later
After finishing, compare it with a modern general history of the naval war

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

The original is written in English, and Project Gutenberg provides the English e-book; there is no Chinese translation in the book. Readers need some English reading ability, or can use a dictionary and translation tools for support.

What naval operations does the book cover?

Judging by the title and classification, the book discusses fleet operations and the use of sea power by the various nations during the First World War, placing it in the field of First World War naval history. For chapter details, consult the original table of contents and browse it before deciding which parts to read closely.

Does the early date of writing affect reading?

A little. The author wrote shortly after the war, so the narrative carries the perspective of the time and some judgments and materials were not revised by later research. Read it as a period text and compare it with modern works of military history rather than treating it as the final word.

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About the author

Hurd, Archibald, 1869-1959 Author

Archibald Hurd (1869–1959) was a British author who focused on naval affairs and wrote several works on naval warfare and fleet issues. Our collection holds three of his books: The Fleets at War, The Heroic Record of the British Navy: A Short History of the Naval War, and The German Fleet. All three deal with naval subjects, covering wartime fleet operations, a historical account of the British Navy, and the German fleet, reflecting the author's sustained attention to sea power and naval warfare. His writing emphasizes factual narrative and records of engagements, introducing the basic course of naval war to general readers. Because public information is limited, details of his life, education, and career remain unknown; only the works held in our collection confirm his subject matter and general influence.