ISBN: 1130245500

[EAN: 9781130245509], Neubuch, [PU: RareBooksClub], FRANK MOORE COLBY,WORLD, This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 224 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.5in.This historic book m… Meer...

[EAN: 9781130245509], Neubuch, [PU: RareBooksClub], FRANK MOORE COLBY,WORLD, This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 224 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.5in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920 Excerpt: . . . she approached the Cocos Islands to destroy the wireless station. Biefore she could effect a landing, the operators signaled her appearance broadcast and the report was picked up by the convoy of some Australian troopships bound to the Suez Canal and not far away. The cruiser Sydney (5. 4d-8g6-26k) was detached to chase her, and came in sight while the Emden was waiting for her landing party. Leaving these men be hind, she attempted to escape, but the Sydney was faster and carried a heavier battery so that in a short time she was badly injured and forced to run ashore. Of the 361 in her complement, all except 10 officers and 198 men were killed or drowned. Among those saved, fortunately, was her distinguished captain, Commander Karl von Miiller, whose conduct throughout the cruise was brave, skillful, and chivalrous. During her remarkable career of 94 days the Emden captured or sank 30 vessels, destroyed 25, 000, 000 worth of enemy property, almost paralyzed the commerce of the East, and had 19 war vessels of the enemy seeking her. The Konigsberg (3. 4d-10g4. 1-24k) was less successful. After a cruise of two months along the South African coast, in which she destroyed several British merchant ships and the small cruiser Pegasus, she was blockaded in the Rufiji River, German East Africa. After several attempts, she was finally destroyed by a British expedition on July 11, 1915. The Karlsruhe (4. 8d-12g4. 1-27k) operated in the Atlantic. Up to Oct. 24, 1914, she had captured and destroyed 17 British vessels. Of the German armed merchant steamers, the Spreewald was captured by the armored cruiser Berwick on September 12. The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse had a still shorter career, being sunk on Aug. 7, 1914, by the British cruiser Highflyer. On October 14, the Cap Traf. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN.<

2012, ISBN: 1130245500

[EAN: 9781130245509], Neubuch, [PU: Rarebooksclub.com, United States], Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.This historic book may have numerous typos and missin… Meer...

[EAN: 9781130245509], Neubuch, [PU: Rarebooksclub.com, United States], Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920 Excerpt: .she approached the Cocos Islands to destroy the wireless station. Biefore she could effect a landing, the operators signaled her appearance broadcast and the report was picked up by the convoy of some Australian troopships bound to the Suez Canal and not far away. The cruiser Sydney (5.4d-8g6-26k) was detached to chase her, and came in sight while the Emden was waiting for her landing party. Leaving these men be hind, she attempted to escape, but the Sydney was faster and carried a heavier battery so that in a short time she was badly injured and forced to run ashore. Of the 361 in her complement, all except 10 officers and 198 men were killed or drowned. Among those saved, fortunately, was her distinguished captain, Commander Karl von Miiller, whose conduct throughout the cruise was brave, skillful, and chivalrous. During her remarkable career of 94 days the Emden captured or sank 30 vessels, destroyed $25,000,000 worth of enemy property, almost paralyzed the commerce of the East, and had 19 war vessels of the enemy seeking her. The Konigsberg (3.4d-10g4.1-24k) was less successful. After a cruise of two months along the South African coast, in which she destroyed several British merchant ships and the small cruiser Pegasus, she was blockaded in the Rufiji River, German East Africa. After several attempts, she was finally destroyed by a British expedition on July 11, 1915. The Karlsruhe (4.8d-12g4.1-27k) operated in the Atlantic. Up to Oct. 24, 1914, she had captured and destroyed 17 British vessels. Of the German armed merchant steamers, the Spreewald was captured by the armored cruiser Berwick on September 12. The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse had a still shorter career, being sunk on Aug. 7, 1914, by the British cruiser Highflyer. On October 14, the Cap Traf.<

2012, ISBN: 1130245500

[EAN: 9781130245509], Neubuch, [PU: Rarebooksclub.com, United States], Language: English Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing… Meer...

[EAN: 9781130245509], Neubuch, [PU: Rarebooksclub.com, United States], Language: English Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920 Excerpt: .she approached the Cocos Islands to destroy the wireless station. Biefore she could effect a landing, the operators signaled her appearance broadcast and the report was picked up by the convoy of some Australian troopships bound to the Suez Canal and not far away. The cruiser Sydney (5.4d-8g6-26k) was detached to chase her, and came in sight while the Emden was waiting for her landing party. Leaving these men be hind, she attempted to escape, but the Sydney was faster and carried a heavier battery so that in a short time she was badly injured and forced to run ashore. Of the 361 in her complement, all except 10 officers and 198 men were killed or drowned. Among those saved, fortunately, was her distinguished captain, Commander Karl von Miiller, whose conduct throughout the cruise was brave, skillful, and chivalrous. During her remarkable career of 94 days the Emden captured or sank 30 vessels, destroyed $25,000,000 worth of enemy property, almost paralyzed the commerce of the East, and had 19 war vessels of the enemy seeking her. The Konigsberg (3.4d-10g4.1-24k) was less successful. After a cruise of two months along the South African coast, in which she destroyed several British merchant ships and the small cruiser Pegasus, she was blockaded in the Rufiji River, German East Africa. After several attempts, she was finally destroyed by a British expedition on July 11, 1915. The Karlsruhe (4.8d-12g4.1-27k) operated in the Atlantic. Up to Oct. 24, 1914, she had captured and destroyed 17 British vessels. Of the German armed merchant steamers, the Spreewald was captured by the armored cruiser Berwick on September 12. The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse had a still shorter career, being sunk on Aug. 7, 1914, by the British cruiser Highflyer. On October 14, the Cap Traf.<

2012, ISBN: 1130245500

[EAN: 9781130245509], Neubuch, [PU: Rarebooksclub.com, United States], Language: English Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing … Meer...

[EAN: 9781130245509], Neubuch, [PU: Rarebooksclub.com, United States], Language: English Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920 Excerpt: .she approached the Cocos Islands to destroy the wireless station. Biefore she could effect a landing, the operators signaled her appearance broadcast and the report was picked up by the convoy of some Australian troopships bound to the Suez Canal and not far away. The cruiser Sydney (5.4d-8g6-26k) was detached to chase her, and came in sight while the Emden was waiting for her landing party. Leaving these men be hind, she attempted to escape, but the Sydney was faster and carried a heavier battery so that in a short time she was badly injured and forced to run ashore. Of the 361 in her complement, all except 10 officers and 198 men were killed or drowned. Among those saved, fortunately, was her distinguished captain, Commander Karl von Miiller, whose conduct throughout the cruise was brave, skillful, and chivalrous. During her remarkable career of 94 days the Emden captured or sank 30 vessels, destroyed $25,000,000 worth of enemy property, almost paralyzed the commerce of the East, and had 19 war vessels of the enemy seeking her. The Konigsberg (3.4d-10g4.1-24k) was less successful. After a cruise of two months along the South African coast, in which she destroyed several British merchant ships and the small cruiser Pegasus, she was blockaded in the Rufiji River, German East Africa. After several attempts, she was finally destroyed by a British expedition on July 11, 1915. The Karlsruhe (4.8d-12g4.1-27k) operated in the Atlantic. Up to Oct. 24, 1914, she had captured and destroyed 17 British vessels. Of the German armed merchant steamers, the Spreewald was captured by the armored cruiser Berwick on September 12. The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse had a still shorter career, being sunk on Aug. 7, 1914, by the British cruiser Highflyer. On October 14, the Cap Traf.<