The Grand Fleet, 1914-1916
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'Lord Jellicoe has won the affection and esteem of the whole of the Grand Fleet. The book is throughout magnanimous, direct, and transparently honest.' - The SpectatorIn 1914, Great Britain had one of the most formidable navies the world had ever seen. At the outset of the war the Grand Fleet, under the leadership of Admirals like John Jellicoe, moved to contain their enemy’s High Seas Fleet and blockade Germany. Yet, despite the sophistication of the British fleet, it was never able to fully restrict the German navy who led daring raids to bombard the English coast at Yarmouth and Lowestoft a...
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- THE GRAND FLEET 1914–1916
- PREFACE
- CONTENTS
- ILLUSTRATIONS
- PLANS AND DIAGRAMS
- THE GRAND FLEET, 1914–1916
- CHAPTER I THE OPENING OF THE WAR
- THE HARWICH FORCE
- THIRD FLEET
- CHAPTER II GENERAL NAVAL STRATEGY IN HOME WATERS
- BATTLESHIPS
- CHAPTER III THE GRAND FLEET AND ITS BASES
- I.—The Development of the Grand Fleet
- II.—The Staff Organisation
- III.—Preparation of Cruising Orders
- IV.—The Training of the Fleet
- V.—The Blockade
- VI.—The Grand Fleet Bases
- VII.—The Personnel and its Welfare
- CHAPTER IV DECLARATION OF WAR
- CHAPTER V THE SUBMARINE AND MINE MENACE IN THE NORTH SEA
- CHAPTER VI INCIDENTS AT SEA—NOVEMBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1914
- CHAPTER VII THE DOGGER BANK ACTION
- CHAPTER VIII GERMAN MINES AND SUBMARINES
- CHAPTER IX CONTROLLING THE NORTH SEA
- CHAPTER X ATTEMPTS TO ENTICE THE ENEMY TO ACTION
- CHAPTER XI THE NAVAL SITUATION IN MAY, 1916
- CHAPTER XII THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND
- I.—The Battle Cruiser Fleet’s Action
- CHAPTER XIII THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND—(Continued)
- II.—The Battle Fleet in Action
- CHAPTER XIV THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND—(Continued)
- III.—The Night Action
- CHAPTER XV REFLECTIONS ON THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND
- CHAPTER XVI THE LESSONS OF EXPERIENCE; LORD KITCHENER’S FAREWELL
- CHAPTER XVII THE SUBMARINE PERIL, TO MERCHANT SHIPPING; RECALL TO THE ADMIRALTY
- Appendix I BATTLE OF JUTLAND DESPATCH
- Proceedings of Battle Fleet
- The Battle Cruisers in the van
- Details of Battle Fleet Action
- Night Dispositions
- Night Attacks by Flotillas
- Proceedings on 1st June
- Losses
- The Personnel of the Fleet
- Enclosure in Home Fleets Letter No. 1395, H.F. 0022, dated 18th June, 1916.
- Appendix II ACTION IN THE NORTH SEA, ON SUNDAY, 24th JANUARY, 1915
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