Ten Months In A German Raider

Ten Months In A German Raider

Cyril Brown / John Stanley Cameron

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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9781279273579
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'Ten Months In A German Raider' recounts John Stanley Cameron’s harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war aboard the German raider Wolf during World War I. Captured at sea, Cameron, along with other Allied sailors, endured harsh conditions and constant uncertainty as the Wolf roamed the seas, preying on unsuspecting merchant vessels. This gripping narrative offers a unique perspective on naval warfare, revealing the strategies and daily life aboard a German commerce raider. Cameron’s account details the resourcefulness of the German crew, the camaraderie among prisoners, and the ever-present dangers of life at sea during wartime. With vivid descriptions and personal reflections, 'Ten Months In A German Raider' provides an invaluable firsthand account of a little-known aspect of World War I, making it essential reading for anyone interested in military history, naval adventure, and the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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