The Yankee mining squadron : or, laying the North Sea mine barrage by Belknap
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"The Yankee Mining Squadron: or, Laying the North Sea Mine Barrage" by Captain Reginald R. Belknap, U.S.N. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the American naval operation during World War I focused on laying underwater mines across the North Sea to hinder German submarine movements. It captures the challenges and strategies involved in this massive undertaking, emphasizing the significance of the mine barrage in the
conflict. The opening of the book establishes the context of the operation, revealing the preparations and logistical challenges faced by the American Mine Force upon arriving in Scotland. Captain Belknap reflects on the beauty of the Scottish landscape contrasted against the urgency of their mission. He introduces the squadron's deployment strategy, equipment, and the importance of teamwork, setting the stage for the first minelaying excursion. The tone conveys both pride in the squadron's capabilities and the gravity of the task at hand, highlighting the coordination required for executing such a complex military operation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Belknap, Reginald Rowan, 1871-1959 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 20013137 |
| Title | The Yankee mining squadron : or, laying the North Sea mine barrage |
| Original Publication | Annapolis: U.S. Naval Institute, 1919, copyright 1920. |
| Credits | deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.9 (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 -- Submarine |
| Subject | United States. Navy |
| Subject | Submarine mines |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74827 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74827-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 512 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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