About the book
Originally published in 1980 ‘Luxury’ Fleet (the phrase was Winston Churchill’s) was the first history of the Imperial German navy from 1888 to 1918. After tracing the historical background to German naval ambitions, the first two sections of the book analyse Admiral Tirpitz’s programme of building a battle fleet strong enough to engage the Royal Navy in the North Sea. The author shows the fleet in its European setting and describes the warships and the attitudes of the officer corps and seamen. The final section of the book discusses the tactical deployment of the German fleet during the First World War, both in home waters and overseas; and it weighs the balance between those who supported fleet actions in preference to those who favoured cruiser and submarine warfare.
Editions of 'Luxury' Fleet: (RLE The First World War)
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317703655
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317703662
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Originally published in 1980 ‘Luxury’ Fleet (the phrase was Winston Churchill’s) was the first history of the Imperial German navy from 1888 to 1918. After tracing the historical background to German naval ambitions, the first two sections of the book analyse Admiral Tirpitz’s programme of building a battle fleet strong enough to engage the Royal Navy in the North Sea. The author shows the fleet in its European setting and describes the warships and the attitudes of the officer corps and seamen. The final section of the book discusses the tactical deployment of the German fleet during the First World War, both in home waters and overseas; and it weighs the balance between those who supported fleet actions in preference to those who favoured cruiser and submarine warfare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Luxury' Fleet: (RLE The First World War) about?
Originally published in 1980 ‘Luxury’ Fleet (the phrase was Winston Churchill’s) was the first history of the Imperial German navy from 1888 to 1918. After tracing the historical background to German naval ambitions, the first two sections of the book analyse Admiral Tirpitz’s programme of building a battle fleet strong enough to engage the Royal Navy in the North Sea. The author shows the fleet in its European setting and describes the warships and the attitudes of the officer corps and seamen. The final section of the book discusses the tactical deployment of the German fleet during the First World War, both in home waters and overseas; and it weighs the balance between those who supported fleet actions in preference to those who favoured cruiser and submarine warfare.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in 'Luxury' Fleet: (RLE The First World War)?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history > Specific wars and military campaigns > First World War
Where can I read a sample of 'Luxury' Fleet: (RLE The First World War)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317703655
Is 'Luxury' Fleet: (RLE The First World War) part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Library Editions: The First World War
Who is/are the Author/s of the book 'Luxury' Fleet: (RLE The First World War)?
Holger H. Herwig
Who is the Publisher of the book 'Luxury' Fleet: (RLE The First World War)?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
'Luxury' Fleet: (RLE The First World War) is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317703655) and pdf(ISBN 9781317703662)