The "Ayesha," being the adventures of the landing squad of the "Emden" by Mücke
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"The 'Ayesha,' Being the Adventures of the Landing Squad of the 'Emden'" by Hellmuth von Mücke is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles the daring exploits of a naval landing squad from the German cruiser 'Emden' during World War I, illustrating their strategic endeavors and encounters in the midst of warfare. Central to the story is Lieutenant von Mücke and his crew as they undertake perilous
missions in foreign waters and thrust themselves into conflict with enemy forces. The opening portion of the narrative introduces Lieutenant von Mücke as he reports for duty with a 49-member landing squad prepared to execute destruction on a British communications station on Direction Island. Their mission is urgent and fraught with danger, as the squad must dismantle critical infrastructure while evading enemy resistance. The detailed recounting includes the landing process, the subsequent capture of the station with minimal resistance, and the excitement and challenges faced by the crew in an unknown territory, setting the stage for further developments in their adventurous journey. The writing captures the camaraderie and humor among the squad members amid the seriousness of their military objective, hinting at the trials ahead as they navigate the complexities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mücke, Hellmuth von, 1881-1957 |
|---|---|
| Translator | White, Helene S. (Helene Schimmelfennig) |
| LoC No. | 17004203 |
| Title | The "Ayesha," being the adventures of the landing squad of the "Emden" |
| Credits |
Produced by 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: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | Ayesha (Schooner) |
| Subject | Choising (Steamship) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45878 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45878-6 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 272 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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