German Raiders of the First World War
Kaiserliche Marine Cruisers and the Epic Chases
$51.64
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
24 May 2025
Summary
As the world plunged into war in August 1914, two Kaiserliche Marine fleets and several detached cruisers lay beyond the North Sea. These vessels posed a serious threat to British merchant vessels and naval superiority. Beyond the British blockade, there was little chance of reinforcement and resupply of ammunition, forcing their commanders to make hard decisions regarding their crews.
Admiral Wilhelm Souchon had to cross the Mediterranean with a superior French and British fleet in p…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781804200599 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 180420059X |
| Author: | Chris Sams |
| Publisher: | Fonthill Media Ltd |
| Imprint: | Alan Sutton |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 24 May 2025 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm x 15mm |
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About The Author
Chris Sams
Chris Sams was born in Gillingham Kent and studied at King Alfred’s College Winchester. Whilst at University he read History specialising in the Luftwaffe and the Second World War in Germany and Japan. He also studied Social History at post graduate level. Chris continues to keep an interest in military history and is an avid reader and researcher. He also enjoys walking around ruins and local historical places of interest. This is his first book. He resides in Gillingham, Kent with his wife, daughter and two sons.
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