Eric W Osborne (103 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Indiana University Press Historical Reference Books (Indiana University Press) Battle of Heligoland Bight, The (EX/NM) Manufacturer: Indiana University Press Product Line: Historical Reference Books (Indiana University Press) Type: Hardcover Copyright Date: 2006 Author: Eric W. Osborne Page Count: 140 Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is EX/NM. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: The battle of Heligoland Bight was the first major action between the British and German fleets during World War I. The British orchestrated the battle as a warning to the German high command that any attempt to operate their naval forces in the North Sea would be met by strong British resistance. Heligoland Island guarded the entrance to the main German naval anchorage at Kiel. Fought on August 28, 1914, the engagement was complicated by dense fog, the piecemeal engagement of German forces, and the unexpected appearance in the area of additional British ships, which were hard to distinguish from foe. Initial British damage was significant; however, fearing that the protracted battle would allow the bulk of the German fleet to join the battle, the British brought in their battle cruiser reinforcements and won the day, inflicting heavy losses on the Germans. The battle was significant for its political and strategic ramifications for the two sides. The Germans became reluctant to engage large forces in an attempt to gain a decisive maritime victory. After this defeat, any plans for large-scale fleet operations had to be approved by the Kaiser, which hampered the German fleet's effectiveness. This left the North Sea to Great Britain for much of the war. …

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Hardback. The battle of Heligoland Bight was the first major action between the British and German fleets during World War I. The British orchestrated the battle as a warning to the German high command that any attempt to operate their naval forces in the North Sea would be met by strong British resistance. Heligoland Island guarded the entrance to the main German naval anchorage at Kiel. Fought on August 28, 1914, the engagement was complicated by dense fog, the piecemeal engagement of German forces, and the unexpected appearance in the area of additional British ships, which were hard to distinguish from foe. Initial British damage was significant; however, fearing that the protracted battle would allow the bulk of the German fleet to join the battle, the British brought in their battle cruiser reinforcements and won the day, inflicting heavy losses on the Germans.The battle was significant for its political and strategic ramifications for the two sides. The Germans became reluctant to engage large forces in an attempt to gain a decisive maritime victory. After this defeat, any plans for large-scale fleet operations had to be approved by the Kaiser, which hampered the German fleet's effectiveness. This left the North Sea to Great Britain for much of the war. 2006, First edition, first printing. A fine, unmarked copy in a near fine, unclipped d/w with only a small sticker on the front panel. Now in a protective cover.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: No dust jacket, as issued. First Printing of the First Edition. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO, 2004. NOT a library discard. Near Fine condition. Bright and shiny. Only light shelfwear -- NO chips, tears or fading. Flat uncreased spine. Square and tight. Pages are crisp, clean and unmarked - apparently seldom, if ever read. Well illustrated. List of chapter notes. Glossary. Selected bibliography. Index. Bound in the original pictorial laminated boards. From the publisher: "Fast cruisers, the eyes of the fleet, were the standard-bearers of empire, the ultimate warships of gunboat diplomacy -- no other vessel class was so well equipped to serve as both a working war machine and a projection of national might. Covers the most significant cruiser and battle cruiser designs, providing details such as hull dimensions, armor, armament, means of propulsion, and crew complement. Discusses in an introductory chapter the general history of cruisers from the 18th century to the present including the development and importance of cruisers as they evolved.". First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine condition/No dust jacket, as issued. Illus. by NOT a library discard. xiii, 283pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. NOT a library discard (illustrator).…

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