This is the fascinating memoir of one of the greatest naval commanders of the 20th century, Baron John Arbuthnot Fisher. The book takes us from Fisher's early days as a midshipman on board HMS Victory to his role as First Sea Lord during World War I. As well as providing a detailed account of Fisher's life and career, the book also offers valuable insights into the changing nature of naval warfare at a pivotal time in history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.