The Emden (1917)

By Hellmuth von Mücke

Book Overview

The Emden (1917) is a book written by Hellmuth Von Mucke, which provides a historical account of the German cruiser SMS Emden during World War I. The book primarily focuses on the ship's journey and its various missions in the Indian Ocean, where it caused significant damage to the British Navy's ships and communications. The author, who was a member of the ship's crew, provides an insider's perspective on the events that took place, including the ship's eventual destruction by the Australian cruiser HMAS Sydney. The book also explores the crew's experiences during their time on the ship, including their relationships with each other and their interactions with the local populations they encountered. Overall, The Emden (1917) is a detailed and insightful account of a significant moment in naval history, written by someone who was intimately involved in the events.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116534050X
• ISBN13: 9781165340507
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"