- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: The History Press Ltd; New Ed edition (20 April 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0750941782
- ISBN-13: 978-0750941785
- Product Dimensions: 29.6 x 20.8 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,054,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Battle of Jutland was the greatest naval battle of the First World War, and it represented the culmination of the war on the surface of the sea between Britain and Germany, and of the preparations for naval combat that began in 1897. To this day, there is still controversy over who really won the battle. The fighting took place in the confined waters of the North Sea, just off the entrance to the Skagerrak and the Danish province of Jutland. Both Germany and Britain fielded great numbers of Dreadnought battleships, with scouting cruisers, protecting destroyers, and torpedo boats. The carnage was massive, and heavy loses were suffered - some 6,097 British seamen and 2,551 German seamen had lost their lives. Germany claimed and continues to claim victory. But, although the Royal Navy's grand fleet suffered greatly in terms of ships and men lost, the net result was that for the rest of the war the German High Seas Fleet ceased to be a threat to Allied surface shipping. Lavishly illustrated with archive photographs and paintings, this book presents the Jutland story in an engaging and accessible style.
About the Author
George Bonney served in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during the Second World War, and was latterly a consultant physician at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, until his retirement in 1990. He lives in Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I consider myself to be fairly well read on the subject of World War One, and on the naval war particularly, but I remain eager for any new work on this period, and read Bonney's book with excitement undimmed by a good knowledge of the contents. I cannot say that the book gave any new insight into the famed 1916 battle, but it does give a long introduction to the background to the events; indeed, the battle is covered only in the second half.
What a shame therefore, that the book was spoiled on several occasions by the author's blantant left of centre views intruding into the text in a blantant and rather juvenile manner. The (thankfully) brief comments about Mrs Thatcher, Mr Major and Mr Blair in an attempt to compare recent times to the early 20th century were rather reminiscent of the ramblings of a below average 'A' level student.
A good attempt, but hardly a definitive work.
What a shame therefore, that the book was spoiled on several occasions by the author's blantant left of centre views intruding into the text in a blantant and rather juvenile manner. The (thankfully) brief comments about Mrs Thatcher, Mr Major and Mr Blair in an attempt to compare recent times to the early 20th century were rather reminiscent of the ramblings of a below average 'A' level student.
A good attempt, but hardly a definitive work.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A well-illustrated book and very informative
3 May 2009
Format:Paperback
I recently became interested in WW1 and especially, the naval warfare aspect. This is the first book that I have obtained concerning the Battle of Jutland and I can't really compare it with any other works at this time. I personally have enjoyed it very much and I have found it to be most informative. I have found that when ordering books on-line, it is sometimes very difficult to obtain BASIC info on each book which would help me to decide if it was what I wanted. Therefore, instead of analyzing this book, I would simply like to provide some of the basic info:
The book is 244 pages. The Battle of Jutland is discussed in great detail from the events prior to the battle, the battle itself and the aftermath. It is VERY, VERY WELL-ILLUSTRATED (all in b&w). There are many maps (13) showing fleet formations and individual ship positions at different stages of the battle. There are many photos of the individual ships that took part in the Battle of Jutland; these include numerous photos showing many of the ships before, during and after the battle (some showing detailed damage sustained during the fighting). There is a chapter which provides short biographies of all of the primary commanders of both the British and German forces (Jellicoe, Beatty, Evan-Thomas, Scheer, Hipper). At the end is an Appendix showing the opposing fleets and principal commanders on 31 May/1 June 1916.
There are a total of 15 chapters and include the following: 1. The Growth of Anglo-Allied Rivalry 2. The German Challenge to Britain 3. The Modernization of the Royal Navy 4. Winston Churchill's Contribution 5. The German Reaction 6. The Outbreak of War 1914 7. The War at Sea 8. The Sea Commanders 9. Materiel and Methods 10. The Eve and First Phase of the Encounter 11. The Retreat to the North 12. The Second German Advance 13. The Night Action 14. The Aftermath 15. The Debate and the Lesson
There are a total of 13 maps and are titled as the following: 1. The North Sea Bases 2. Courses to the action 3. Positions at 1415 4. Elbing turns in pursuit 5. The position at 1440 6. The battlecruiser engagement 7. British battlecruisers turn away 8. 5th Battle Squadron at 1651 9. Deployment of the Grand Fleet at 1830 10. Hipper's "Death Ride" at 1915 11. The end of the day 2100 12. Night stations 2200 13. Routes home for the German Fleet
For someone new to WW1 naval warfare like me, I found it to be very informative and fun to read; and at a very good price. I would strongly recommend it to others who are also developing a similar interest in this subject.
The book is 244 pages. The Battle of Jutland is discussed in great detail from the events prior to the battle, the battle itself and the aftermath. It is VERY, VERY WELL-ILLUSTRATED (all in b&w). There are many maps (13) showing fleet formations and individual ship positions at different stages of the battle. There are many photos of the individual ships that took part in the Battle of Jutland; these include numerous photos showing many of the ships before, during and after the battle (some showing detailed damage sustained during the fighting). There is a chapter which provides short biographies of all of the primary commanders of both the British and German forces (Jellicoe, Beatty, Evan-Thomas, Scheer, Hipper). At the end is an Appendix showing the opposing fleets and principal commanders on 31 May/1 June 1916.
There are a total of 15 chapters and include the following: 1. The Growth of Anglo-Allied Rivalry 2. The German Challenge to Britain 3. The Modernization of the Royal Navy 4. Winston Churchill's Contribution 5. The German Reaction 6. The Outbreak of War 1914 7. The War at Sea 8. The Sea Commanders 9. Materiel and Methods 10. The Eve and First Phase of the Encounter 11. The Retreat to the North 12. The Second German Advance 13. The Night Action 14. The Aftermath 15. The Debate and the Lesson
There are a total of 13 maps and are titled as the following: 1. The North Sea Bases 2. Courses to the action 3. Positions at 1415 4. Elbing turns in pursuit 5. The position at 1440 6. The battlecruiser engagement 7. British battlecruisers turn away 8. 5th Battle Squadron at 1651 9. Deployment of the Grand Fleet at 1830 10. Hipper's "Death Ride" at 1915 11. The end of the day 2100 12. Night stations 2200 13. Routes home for the German Fleet
For someone new to WW1 naval warfare like me, I found it to be very informative and fun to read; and at a very good price. I would strongly recommend it to others who are also developing a similar interest in this subject.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Naval battles and the personalties involved
21 May 2007
Format:Paperback
An excelleny description of the Battle of Jutland, why it happended, and the consequences for naval warfare. A surprising aspect of this book, are the lifestyle situations, of the personalities involved, on both sides. Very unusual for a book of this type, and pleasantly off-sets the technicals details, necessary to describe the conflict.
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