The Heroic Record of the British Navy: A Short History of the Naval War, 1914-1918

"The Heroic Record of the British Navy: A Short History of the Naval War, 1914-1918" by Archibald Hurd is a recounting that reveals the role of naval warfare, especially for English-speaking countries, during World War I. Beginning on August 4, 1914, the story pulls back the curtain on the naval efforts and strategic maneuvers of the ready British Navy as tension rises in Europe. The book shows the psychological and real-world challenges Britain's leaders and sailors face as they rely on their seafaring skills during wartime.