The Blocking of Zeebrugge by Alfred Francis Blakeney Carpenter
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"The Blocking of Zeebrugge" by Alfred Francis Blakeney Carpenter is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the military strategy and execution of a daring operation aimed at blocking the ports of Zeebrugge and Ostende to hinder German submarine activities during World War I. The author, a participant in the operation, provides insights into the planning, execution, and the various military and moral implications of this significant
naval engagement. The opening of the narrative establishes the context by introducing the strategic environment in early 1918, highlighting the critical nature of the German submarine threat to British trade routes. Carpenter discusses the military objectives, detailing the necessity of restricting German naval operations from the Flanders coast and the challenges faced by the British navy in executing the complex plan to block the canal entrances. He outlines the significant obstacles, including German coastal defenses, treacherous navigation conditions, and the need for enhanced morale among the allied forces in the face of adversity. This setting lays the groundwork for a comprehensive exploration of the actual blocking operation and its broader implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Carpenter, Alfred Francis Blakeney, 1881-1955 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22008986 |
| Title | The Blocking of Zeebrugge |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, British |
| Subject | Zeebrugge-Ostend Raids, 1918 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45718 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45718-5 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 677 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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