The First World War saw a huge change in the Royal Navy with submarines and aircraft joining the fleet for the first time in a major conflict, and we will look at some of these and what they meant to the men and women who served in the Royal Navy during the war.
We will look at the ranks of the Navy and also the roles each rank undertook both onboard ship and ashore. The roles undertaken by both men and women in the navy during the war will be explored.
Discover the role the Royal Navy undertook in the war across the globe, from policing the North Sea and English Channel to supporting the ill-fated operations at Gallipoli, and the role of Royal Naval Division in France.
We will look at the two key battles of World War One which involved the Royal Navy, Dogger Bank and Jutland as well as the introduction of aircraft and the world's first aircraft carriers.
Views: 308 | Enquiries: 0I am a freelance historian based in Berkshire with publications on industrial, military, and railway history, as well as the history of science. I am currently researching the industrial development in the Victorian era, the evolution of the railway and canal systems in Britain in the second half of the 19th century, and the history of British industry. I hold a PhD in economic history from the University of Reading, which I obtained in 2024. I have also taught courses on various historical topics as a tutor with the WEA.
My talks are suitable for different audiences and group sizes. I can adjust the length and format to meet your needs. My goal is to inform and entertain, and to leave the audience with a new insight and a desire to learn more.
My previous career in technology, working with British and international manufacturing companies, has given me a unique perspective as an historian.
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