Arthur Applin

Admiral Jellicoe (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Military history buffs will appreciate this exhaustively researched and richly detailed biography of Admiral John Jellicoe, a leader in the British Navy who rose to prominence for his battlefield successes during World War I, including, most notably, for his unconventional but successful tactics in the Battle of Jutland.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Floating Press
• Seitenzahl: 71
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781776527854
• Artikelnr.: 39597493

Autorenporträt

Arthur Applin (died 1949) was a British playwright, novelist, and biographer, best known for his work during the early 20th century. His literary oeuvre includes a wide range of genres, but he was particularly noted for his contributions to war literature and biographies of prominent military figures, encapsulated by his work 'Admiral Jellicoe' which eulogizes the life and career of Royal Navy officer John Jellicoe. Applin's writings exhibit a rich narrative style that combines factual military history with a deeply personal account, exploring the complexities and honors of military leadership during turbulent times. Although not as widely remembered as his contemporaries, Applin's works offer valuable insights into British naval history and the societal impacts of the First World War. His biographical treatment of Admiral Jellicoe provides a nuanced portrait of a man who played a critical role in the war at sea, presenting both his exploratory strategies in naval warfare and the weighty decisions he shouldered during the Battle of Jutland. Applin's contributions to the genre of military biographies have been appreciated for their detailed research and narrative flair, capturing the heroism and human elements behind historic military figures.