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I really liked this subject matter of this book but then I really enjoy books on little known campaigns and battles. This was a good read but in short I think it makes a better journal article or chapter in a book about the naval actions in the Baltic 1914-1918. It's a fascinating read but, honestly, not a lot happened. The Russians were in the throws of revolution (or at least they soon would be) and had no stomach for a fight. Outside of the sinking of Russia destroyer GROM and battleship SLAVA not much happened. It's not Barrett's fault as he has obviously spent a great deal time and effort on research but the book ends anti-climatically. It's good, it accurately reflects history but it's, well, it's boring! Still Barrett gets high marks for shedding light on an obscure WW-1 naval action in a thoroughly professional manner. ( )