The Blocking of Zeebrugge – Captain A.F.B. Carpenter

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The Blocking of Zeebrugge by Captain A. F. B. Carpenter tells the dramatic story of the combined-forces invasion of the Belgian port of Zeebrugge on April 23, 1918, one of the most courageous naval operations of World War I.

Carpenter, an officer aboard the cruiser HMS Vindictive, provides a first-hand account of this remarkable raid, in which British forces attempted to block the port, a key strategic location for the Germans.

This book reveals the immense bravery, tactics, and innovation behind the mission, as well as the challenges and sacrifices made during the raid. Carpenter’s vivid recounting offers readers a personal perspective on the operation’s impact on the course of the war and its place in naval history.