The Fleets at War

Name: The Fleets at War
Author: Archibald Hurd

By Archibald Hurd

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A concise survey of naval power and strategy at the outbreak of the European war, assessing the relative strength, preparedness, and organization of the principal fleets. The text combines descriptive chapters on each navy with portraits of senior commanders and profiles of officers and men, analyses of key bases and strategic waterways such as the Kiel Canal, and discussion of mobilization, commerce interdiction, and measures to sustain overseas trade. Technical tables and a large map support narrative analysis, making the volume both a thematic account of sea power’s early impact and a practical reference to ships, dispositions, and logistical factors that shaped initial maritime operations.

About the Author

Archibald Hurd

Archibald Hurd was a British author and naval historian known for his detailed accounts of naval warfare during the First World War. His notable works include "A Merchant Fleet at War" and "The Heroic Record of the British Navy: A Short History of the Naval War, 1914-1918," which provide insights into the strategic and operational aspects of naval engagements. Hurd's writings reflect a deep understanding of maritime history and the complexities of naval logistics, contributing to the literature on military history and the British Navy's role during the war.