Q-Ships and Their Story by E. Keble Chatterton
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"Q-Ships and Their Story" by E. Keble Chatterton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating and brave endeavors of Q-ships, a type of naval vessel used during World War I to deceive and engage enemy submarines. The narrative details the origins, tactics, and success of these "mystery ships," highlighting the courage and cunning required from their crews. The opening of the book sets the
stage by addressing the dramatic nature of warfare, specifically at sea. It emphasizes the unique circumstances that led to the creation of Q-ships as a response to the increasing threat posed by German U-boats. The author notes the meticulous planning and bravery involved in operating these disguises, which often presented as ordinary merchant vessels. The chapter introduces the complexity of Q-ship operations, the psychological warfare against enemy submarines, and the blend of patience and skill required to execute successful missions, laying a foundational understanding of the grandeur and trials that will be explored in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Chatterton, E. Keble (Edward Keble), 1878-1944 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22014727 |
| Title | Q-Ships and Their Story |
| Credits | E-text prepared by MWS, Brian Wilcox, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor 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 |
| Subject | Q-ships |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54338 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54338-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1623 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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