IRVING (John, Lt.-Cdr., R.N., Retd.)
Coronel & The Falklands.
1st Ed., 247pp., 3 maps (2 fldg.). VG in dw. Philpot.
1927
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The cruiser war against British trade 1914-15. "The first, & still useful, full account in English of the two actions" - Marder. "An able sketch of the period during which Admiral von Spee's squadron was dominating the Pacific. the writer brings out clearly the havoc that can be wrought by a naval force of comparativelty small strength against an enemy's communications & supply routes..." - Falls. Orig. blue cloth, gilt, VG in sl. chipped & scarce dustwrapper. See illustrations on our website.
£65
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