Admirals of the British Navy by Francis Dodd

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Illustrator Dodd, Francis, 1874-1949
Title Admirals of the British Navy
Portraits in Colours with Introductory and Biographical Notes
Note Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Jellicoe -- Burney -- Madden -- Phillimore -- Bacon -- de Robeck -- Napier -- Brock -- Halsey -- Pakenham -- Paine -- Tyrwhitt.
Credits E-text prepared by sp1nd, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
Summary "Admirals of the British Navy" by Francis Dodd is a biographical collection published in the early 20th century. The book features a series of portraits and brief biographies of notable British admirals, primarily focusing on their contributions during significant naval events. The work serves as a tribute to the men who played pivotal roles in naval warfare, particularly during World War I. The content of the book consists of a series of detailed profiles of various naval leaders, including Admiral Sir John Jellicoe and Admiral Sir David Beatty, among others. Each section highlights the admiral's life, career milestones, and key victories, emphasizing their courage, skill, and leadership qualities. The inclusion of portraits alongside biographical sketches provides readers with a visual representation of these figures, making the work not only an informational resource but also a visual tribute to their service and dedication to the British Navy. Overall, this book appeals to readers interested in naval history, military leadership, and the significant impacts these admirals had on maritime warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Biography
Subject Admirals -- Great Britain
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EBook-No. 41399
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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