From Thu Aug 14 00:57:13 1997
>From: “Ian L. Buxton”
>To: mahan@microwrks.com
>Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 08:55:43 GMT0BST
>Subject: (Fwd) Re: 16 Dec 1914 bombardment
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>From: Self >To: Warren Bruhn
>Subject: Re: 16 Dec 1914 bombardment
>Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 08:54:09 GMT0BST
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>I think James Goldrick’s book ‘The Kings Ships were at Sea’ has a
>detailed account. Published about 1990. James is currently
>commanding officer of HMAS Sydney.
>Ian Buxton
>
>
> > Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 13:58:37 -0700
> > To: WWI-L@ukans.edu
> > From: Warren Bruhn
> > Subject: 16 Dec 1914 bombardment
> > Cc: mahan@microwrks.com
>
> >
> > I am interested in the 16 Dec 1914 bombardment of Hartlepool and > Scarborough
> > by the German battlecruisers. I understand that the German High Seas fleet
> > was providing long range escort for the battlecruisers during this
> > operation, and that the British had dispatched battlecruisers and a single
> > battle squadron to intercept the raid, but missed. Does anyone have more
> > detailed information on the forces at sea in the North Sea on that date,
> > commanders, etc.???
> >
> > I would be very greatful for any information that you might have > on the topic.
> >
> > Warren Bruhn
> >
> >
> >
>
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