Episode 87: Q-Ships - Deceive and Destroy
This week we continue we the fascinating story of QShips and their role in the war at sea. By 1917 German U-Boat skippers were well aware of the dangers of QShips which forced Royal Navy commanders to take ever greater risks to try and destroy their quarry. We examine some of those incredible close range actions in this episode.
WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front! · Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer Jones
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Show Notes
In 1915, a strange new type of vessel emerged at sea—one that looked like a harmless fishing trawler or a weary merchantman, but concealed hidden guns, carried hardened crews, and was ordered to destroy U-boats on sight. These were Q-ships, Britain’s answer to the U-boat menace. In today’s episode, we delve into their story and explore cat-and-mouse warfare, secret identities, and some of the most dramatic encounters of the First World War.
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