SPECTRE OF INVASION: The Royal Navy and the Defence of Britain's Coast, 1900-1918

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Tells the story of the Royal Navy and its role in the defense of the British coast during the first World War, and examines the strategic and political developments resultant from invasion fears. Examines all of the raids made and the success or failure of them, and relates these events from the point of view of naval and civilian participants. Considers how the plans laid for coastal defense fared under the test of conflict, laying bare what it was like to be part of the battles around the British coast, both as combatant and as citizen. Finally, looks at Britain's inability to coordinate naval and military effort throughout the War. Contains 85 mono illustrations.