Declaration of war Quote by Iain Ballantyne
““During the voyage Midshipman Corbett had been tasked with calculating the miles steamed by Warspite since the beginning of the war. After arriving at Greenock he recorded the following figures in his journal: 1939 (from declaration of war in September) – 12,984 miles. 1940 – 43,978 miles. 1941 – 25,253 miles. 1942 – 61,481 miles. 1943 – 17,168 miles.””
About This Quote
The passage records a ship’s cumulative mileage over several years, highlighting the massive distances covered during wartime service.
In simple terms: It lists the ship’s miles each year.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the scale of wartime effort.
Themes
history
war
navigation
logistics
endurance
Mood
analytical
somber
Type
historical
informative
When to use this quote
- research
- education
- museum exhibits
Key Concepts
statistics
recordkeeping
military history
Questions to Reflect On
- What stories lie behind these figures?
- How did such voyages impact crew morale?
A Different Perspective
Numbers alone don’t convey human experience.
