Publisher's Synopsis
Danger Zone: The Story of the Queenstown Command is a historical book written by E. Keble Chatterton. The book is a detailed account of the Queenstown Command, a naval base established by the Royal Navy during World War I in Queenstown (now Cobh), Ireland. The Queenstown Command was responsible for protecting the western approaches to the British Isles and played a significant role in the Battle of the Atlantic.The book covers the history of the Queenstown Command from its establishment in 1914 to its disestablishment in 1919. It describes the various operations undertaken by the Command, including its role in the sinking of the German submarine U-20, which had torpedoed the RMS Lusitania in 1915. The book also provides details about the personnel who served in the Queenstown Command, including their training, daily routines, and experiences during the war.Chatterton's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a wealth of historical information about the Queenstown Command. The book is well-researched and includes photographs, maps, and diagrams to help readers understand the operations of the Command. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in naval history or World War I.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
