Q-Boat AdventuresPeriscope Publishing Ltd., 2003 - 320 pages In 1915, Harold Auten was one of the first officers selected for Q-Ship service. As one of the pioneers, he helped develop the design and tactics of Q-ships. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his involvement in a fierce encounter with a U-boat off Start Point in July 1918. |
Table des matières
THE COMING OF THE Q BOAT | 13 |
II | 35 |
III | 47 |
A SURPRISING APPOINTMENT | 35 |
MY FIRST Q BOAT | 47 |
THE END OF THE ZYLPHA | 60 |
EXPLOITS OF CAPTAIN GORDON CAMP | 77 |
VI | 89 |
H M | 137 |
X | 153 |
SOME Q BOAT ANECDOTES | 170 |
XII | 183 |
THE CONVERSION OF THE STOCK | 215 |
ON SECRET SERVICE | 233 |
A FIGHT TO A FINISH | 255 |
THE SUFFOLK COAST ON TOUR | 271 |
Autres éditions - Tout afficher
"Q" Boat Adventures: The Exploits of the Famous Mystery Ships Harold Auten Affichage du livre entier - 1919 |
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