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The German Fleet / Being The Companion Volume to "The Fleets At War" and "From Heligoland To Keeling Island

By Archibald Hurd
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The study traces the historical development, decline, and revival of German sea-power, situating the modern navy within a longer maritime tradition. It surveys early ascendancy, the formation of initial fleets, and naval developments across the previous century. It examines political influences, including naval legislation, imperial leadership, ministerial direction, and British impact on policy and propaganda. Technical chapters describe ships, officers, personnel, shipbuilding programmes, bases, and canal improvements, with appendices comparing naval programmes and outlining policy. The author reflects on the economic foundations and public persuasion behind naval expansion and on the strategic aims and anxieties that motivated maritime ambitions.

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Archibald Hurd

Archibald Hurd was a British author and naval historian known for his detailed accounts of naval warfare during the First World War. His notable works include "A Merchant Fleet at War" and "The Heroic Record of the British Navy: A Short History of the Naval War, 1914-1918," which provide insights into the strategic and operational aspects of naval engagements. Hurd's writings reflect a deep understanding of maritime history and the complexities of naval logistics, contributing to the literature on military history and the British Navy's role during the war.

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