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, written by Archibald Hurd and first published in 1919, provides a detailed historical account of the British Navy's operations during World War I. The book highlights the significance of naval power in the war effort and explores the evolution of the Royal Navy in response to the challenges of the conflict. Hurd's narrative begins on August 4, 1914, detailing Britain's naval readiness and the mobilization efforts that preceded the war declaration, while addressing the broader implications of naval strategy for English-speaking nations.