Germany's High Seas Fleet in the WW1 (eBook)

Historical Account of Naval Warfare in the WWI

Reinhard Scheer (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
321 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654772928-0 (EAN)

Infos

In "Germany's High Seas Fleet in WW1," Reinhard Scheer provides a comprehensive analysis of the Imperial German Navy's strategic role during the First World War. The book intricately weaves historical narratives with military analysis, employing a vivid literary style that captures the tension and drama of naval warfare. Scheer delves into critical battles, technological advancements, and the political machinations behind naval decisions, offering readers an engaging yet scholarly perspective on the maritime dimension of the Great War. The work situates itself within the broader historiography of World War I, filling gaps in our understanding of naval operations and their impacts on the conflict's outcome. As a high-ranking officer and commander of the High Seas Fleet, Scheer possesses first-hand knowledge and experience that uniquely inform his writing. His career was marked by pivotal naval engagements, and his insights illuminate the complexities of wartime strategy and command in an era of rapidly evolving naval technology. Scheer's dual identity as both military leader and historian enriches the narrative, making it a critical lens through which to view this tumultuous period in naval history. This book is highly recommended for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of military history, offering a rare insider perspective that is both enlightening and thought-provoking. It invites readers to reconsider the significance of naval power in wartime strategy and the broader implications of the war's outcome, making it an essential addition to any serious library on World War I.

Autor

Admiral Reinhard Scheer (1863-1928) was a prominent figure in the Imperial German Navy during the First World War. His tenure as the commander of the High Seas Fleet heralded one of the most contentious eras in naval warfare, as burgeoning technologies and evolving tactics transformed the nature of maritime conflict. Scheer is best known for his role in the Battle of Jutland in 1916, a pivotal engagement between the German and British fleets that had a significant effect on the naval arms race and the broader war at sea. Following the war, Scheer authored 'Germany's High Seas Fleet in the WW1', an insightful text that provides a comprehensive account of the German naval strategy and operations from his perspective. In this book, Scheer offers a defense of his actions and decisions while providing unique insights into the internal dynamics of the Imperial Navy. As a distinguished naval strategist, Scheer's literary contributions extend beyond mere historical accounts; they offer an in-depth analysis rooted in his personal experience, depicting the challenges faced by Germany's naval forces throughout the Great War. His work is a critical resource for scholars studying early 20th-century naval history and the military strategies that shaped World War I.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: 20th century military history • Admiral memoirs • Admiral Reinhard Scheer • Battle of Jutland analysis • Battleship history • dead wake • First World War operations • German High Seas Fleet • German naval history • German naval strategies • German naval strategy • High Seas Fleet battles • High Seas Fleet engagements • historical naval battles • Historical reportage • Imperial German Navy • Imperial Navy operations • maritime history World War One • maritime power significance • Military history analysis • Military Strategy • naval battles WWI • Naval command insight • naval warfare 1914-1918 • naval warfare evolution • naval warfare tactics • Pacific Crucible • Reinhard Scheer insights • Sprinting Through No Man's Land • The Guns of August • The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors • the long shadow • The Storm of Steel • world war I battles • world war I history • World War I naval history • WWI military tactics