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Mike Farquharson-Roberts

holds a PhD in Maritime History from the University of

Exeter. He previously had a long and distinguished career in the Royal Navy.

‘This book is essential and enjoyable reading for anyone who wants to understand the

nature of the truly global war fought beyond the trenches of the Western Front. Insightful,

authoritative and digestible, it opens a window onto the Royal Navy’s vital but largely

unseen work: from executing the strategic economic blockade which tied a noose around

the neck of the Kaiser’s Germany, to the little known but significant contribution of the

Royal Naval Division in the land war. It also shines a penetrating spotlight on the Royal

Navy’s innovation, people and organisation, as well as the unfolding revolution in its

battle space, as submarines and aircraft emerged to transform warfare at sea, and from the

sea.’

Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB DSC

ADC DL

First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff