With Beatty In The North Sea (1921)

With Beatty in the North Sea is a historical non-fiction book written by Filson Young and published in 1921. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences on board the HMS Queen Elizabeth, a British battleship, during the First World War.Young was a journalist and novelist who joined the Royal Navy in 1915 as a temporary lieutenant. He was assigned to the Grand Fleet, commanded by Admiral David Beatty, and spent much of his time patrolling the North Sea in search of the German fleet.The book is divided into three parts, each covering a different period of Young's service. The first part, ""The First Battle of Jutland"", describes the events leading up to the battle and the battle itself, which took place on May 31, 1916. Young provides a vivid and detailed account of the battle, including his own experiences on board the Queen Elizabeth.The second part, ""The Aftermath of Jutland"", covers the period immediately following the battle, including the return to port and the aftermath of the battle. Young describes the mood on board the ship and the reactions of the crew to the battle.The third part, ""The Second Battle of Jutland"", covers the period leading up to the second battle, which took place on November 17, 1917. Young provides a detailed account of the preparations for the battle and the battle itself, including his own experiences on board the Queen Elizabeth.Throughout the book, Young provides insights into the daily life of a sailor on board a battleship, including the routines, the food, and the camaraderie among the crew. He also provides a glimpse into the mindset of the sailors and the officers, as they faced the dangers and uncertainties of war.Overall, With Beatty in the North Sea is a gripping and informative account of one of the most significant naval battles of the First World War, as seen through the eyes of a participant.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.