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Emden

Emden

Hardcover

Military BiographiesNaval HistoryWorld War I

ISBN10: 1025626974
ISBN13: 9781025626970
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Emden provides a compelling firsthand account of one of the most famous naval operations of World War I. Written by Prince Franz Joseph of Hohenzollern, who served as an officer aboard the light cruiser SMS Emden, this memoir chronicles the ship's legendary commerce-raiding campaign in the Indian Ocean. The narrative follows the vessel's daring exploits as it disrupted Allied shipping lanes, executed a surprise raid on Penang, and conducted the strategic bombardment of Madras.

The author offers an intimate perspective on the daily life of the crew and the tactical brilliance of the ship's commander, Karl von MÃ1/4ller. From the vessel's initial departure from Tsingtao to its final heroic stand against the HMAS Sydney at the Cocos Islands, the book details the logistical challenges of maintaining a ship at sea while evading a massive international pursuit. This account serves as both a significant historical document and a gripping tale of naval endurance and chivalry. Readers interested in maritime strategy and the history of the Great War will find Emden to be an essential resource for understanding the complexities of early 20th-century naval combat and the legacy of a ship that earned the respect of friend and foe alike.

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