Tin-pots and pirate ships: Canadian naval forces and German sea raiders, 1880-1918
Aventure et exploration, Guerre, Première Guerre mondiale
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Résumé
The authors chart the origins of the Canadian Navy from the late 1800's to the end of World War One. Known as "The Bum Boat Fleet", the 200 ships, fisheries cruisers and private yachts reflected both Canada's real need for… a navy in the face of the German imperialist threat, and Britain's reluctance to send much help. Tin Pots and Pirate Ships reveals the Canadian tradition of building a fleet only when needed, dismantling it once the conflict is over, and ultimately accepting terms dictated by alliance partners. c1991.