70,000 Miles on a Submarine Destroyer: Or the Reid Boat in the World War (1919)

""70,000 Miles On A Submarine Destroyer: Or The Reid Boat In The World War"" is a non-fiction book written by George Magruder Battey Jr. in 1919. The book is a personal account of Battey's experiences serving on the USS Reid, a submarine destroyer, during World War I. The book covers Battey's journey from his enlistment in the Navy to his experiences on the front lines of the war. He describes the daily life of a sailor on a submarine destroyer, including the dangers they faced from enemy attacks and the harsh conditions they endured. Battey also provides insight into the strategic importance of submarine destroyers in the war effort and the critical role they played in protecting larger ships from submarine attacks. Overall, ""70,000 Miles On A Submarine Destroyer: Or The Reid Boat In The World War"" is a fascinating firsthand account of life on the front lines of World War I and the bravery and sacrifice of those who served in the Navy during this time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.