Hunt the Kaiser's Cruisers

TarJak · 08-14-08, 07:57 AM

Well watched the first episode. 'Twas a bit light on detail but not badly put together as far as the recreations go. Some interesting old WWI footage and photos.

Epsiode one focussed on the escape of the Emden's landing party lead by the XO, that got stranded temporarily on the Cocos (Keeling) Is after their ship got sunk by HMAS Sydney.

Their escape in a leaky Schooner to what was then the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) and their rendezvous with a German freighter which took them to Yemen and the journey northwards to Turkey was interesting but I would have preferred to see a bit more about the engagement with the Sydney and the Emden's earlier exploits in the Indian Ocean. These were treated largely as precursors to the main story about the escape and trip to Turkey.

Overall not bad but less naval than I would have liked. I hope the second one about the Dresden is a little more nautical.

08-14-08, 07:57 AM	#18
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Well watched the first episode. 'Twas a bit light on detail but not badly put together as far as the recreations go. Some interesting old WWI footage and photos. Epsiode one focussed on the escape of the Emden's landing party lead by the XO, that got stranded temporarily on the Cocos (Keeling) Is after their ship got sunk by HMAS Sydney. Their escape in a leaky Schooner to what was then the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) and their rendezvous with a German freighter which took them to Yemen and the journey northwards to Turkey was interesting but I would have preferred to see a bit more about the engagement with the Sydney and the Emden's earlier exploits in the Indian Ocean. These were treated largely as precursors to the main story about the escape and trip to Turkey. Overall not bad but less naval than I would have liked. I hope the second one about the Dresden is a little more nautical. Last edited by TarJak; 08-18-08 at 02:24 AM.