First published 1965
This early examination of prewar naval competition reveals how Germany challenged Britain's maritime dominance. Steinberg analyzes German strategic planning for fleet expansion as part of broader ambitions for global influence. The study traces the development of Germany's high seas naval program and its implications for international power dynamics. Originally published in 1965, this work represents one of the first scholarly treatments of the Anglo-German naval rivalry that helped set the stage for world war. The author examines how naval construction became a tool of national policy and international competition.
Genres: history, 20th-century, non-fiction, military-history, naval-history, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-drama
Setting: Britain, Germany
Period: Prewar
Hardcover · Gregg Revivals