Sweeping The North Sea Mine Barrage, 1919 (1919) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169721074)

Sweeping The North Sea Mine Barrage, 1919 is a historical book written by Noel Davis. The book is set in the aftermath of World War I, when the North Sea was filled with thousands of mines laid by the German navy. The book describes the efforts of the British navy to clear the mines, which were a major threat to shipping and naval operations.Davis provides a detailed account of the complex and dangerous process of sweeping the mines, which involved ships fitted with special equipment to detect and destroy the explosive devices. The book also explores the human side of the operation, with Davis describing the experiences of the sailors and officers involved in the sweeping.Throughout the book, Davis provides a fascinating insight into the technology and tactics used in the mine sweeping operation, as well as the political and strategic considerations that shaped the British navy's approach. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history, World War I, or the challenges of mine warfare. Overall, Sweeping The North Sea Mine Barrage, 1919 is a well-researched and engaging account of a little-known aspect of naval history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Noel Davis
ISBN-10: 1169721079
ISBN-13: 9781169721074
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 162
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.48lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44d