The Blocking Of Zeebrugge - Operation Z-o 1918 (raid)
by Stephen Prince /
2010 / English / PDF
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On the night of 22-23 April 1918 the Royal Navy carried out a raid
on the German held ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend - Operation Z-O.
Under the cover of clouds and smoke, over 70 ships and an assault
force of 1,800 Royal Marines embarked on a daring mission which
involved a vicious battle of incredible intensity. However, despite
the gallant and courageous efforts of the attackers, 11 of whom
were later awarded the Victoria Cross, the raid was only partly
successful. Discover the successes and failures of this dramatic
raid in this in-depth account, complete with specially commissioned
battlescene artwork. The author reveals how despite failure, the
raid demonstrated to Germany that Britain was still capable of
offensive action, even as its armies were being forced back.
On the night of 22-23 April 1918 the Royal Navy carried out a raid
on the German held ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend - Operation Z-O.
Under the cover of clouds and smoke, over 70 ships and an assault
force of 1,800 Royal Marines embarked on a daring mission which
involved a vicious battle of incredible intensity. However, despite
the gallant and courageous efforts of the attackers, 11 of whom
were later awarded the Victoria Cross, the raid was only partly
successful. Discover the successes and failures of this dramatic
raid in this in-depth account, complete with specially commissioned
battlescene artwork. The author reveals how despite failure, the
raid demonstrated to Germany that Britain was still capable of
offensive action, even as its armies were being forced back.