Full Speed Ahead: Tales from the Log of a Correspondent with Our Navy

The book is divided into various chapters each focusing on different aspects of naval operations including naval battles the role of the fleet in wartime strategy and the personal lives of the sailors who served. Beston shares personal anecdotes providing colorful and often dramatic accounts of life aboard ships and submarines as well as the challenges faced by the men who served in them. The stories reflect the courage camaraderie and resilience of the naval personnel during one of the most significant global conflicts of the early 20th century. Full Speed Ahead is not just a war memoir but also a reflection on the broader themes of duty sacrifice and patriotism. Beston’s writing captures the human side of war portraying the naval officers and sailors as complex individuals facing both the stress of battle and the monotony of life at sea. The book remains an important historical account offering readers a glimpse into the experience of war correspondents and the everyday realities of naval warfare during World War I. Beston’s evocative storytelling continues to resonate with readers interested in military history journalism and the naval history of the early 20th century.