In the early part of November, 1917, a report was received from Lieut. At the time the United States entered the conflict, this competition of long-range guns was at its greatest height, with the advantage on land decidedly in favor of the Germans. Mounts and guns of increasing range were continually being produced by both the Allies and the Germans. The story of this accomplishment is believed to be of interest to all readers of the Naval Institute Proceedings.įrom the beginning of the European War the range of artillery both on land and at sea attracted a great deal of attention. The navy actually had engaged on the Western Front from September 6, 1918, until the signing of the armistice, five 14-inch 50-caliber guns on railway mounts which were designed and built under the direction of the Navy Bureau of Ordnance, transported to France, erected and put in operation at a time when the necessity for such long-range weapons was vital.
This article will describe the navy’s contribution ashore in the great battles during the closing days of the war with Germany. Sims, commander, United States naval forces operating in European waters, will emphasize the fact that the United States Navy was a big factor in overcoming the submarine menace and causing the ignominious surrender of the demoralized German fleet. The navy’s work in transporting troops, the operations of the destroyer flotilla, the convoy system, the activities of the naval bombing squadrons, the success of the North Sea mine barrage, and the many other naval operations conducted at a distance of 3000 miles through Vice Admiral William S.
When the history of the great war is written, the various activities of the United States Navy in co-operating with the Allies and in contributing in various ways to the offensive measures which finally caused the downfall of the enemy, will be disclosed.
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