Tirpitz and the Imperial German Navy / Patrick J. Kelly.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kelly, Patrick J., 1944-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Admirals--Germany--Biography.

Admirals.

Germany--History, Naval--19th century.

Germany.

Germany--History, Naval--20th century.

Germany. Kriegsmarine--History--19th century.

Germany. Kriegsmarine--History--20th century.

Tirpitz, Alfred von, 1849-1930.

Tirpitz, Alfred von.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 585 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, maps

Place of Publication:

Bloomington : Indiana University Press, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Grand Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz (1849-1930) was the principal force behind the rise of the German Imperial Navy prior to World War I, challenging Great Britain's command of the seas. As State Secretary of the Imperial Naval Office from 1897 to 1916, Tirpitz wielded great power and influence over the national agenda during that crucial period. By the time he had risen to high office, Tirpitz was well equipped to use his position as a platform from which to dominate German defense policy. Though he was cool to the potential of the U-boat, he enthusiastically supported a torpedo boat branch o

Contents:

Introduction

Tirpitz's early life

The aspirant, 1865-1870

The young officer, 1870-1877 : a taste of war

The creation of the german torpedo arm, 1877-1889

Interim, 1889-1891

Oberkommando der Marine, 1892-1895

On the verge of power, 1895-1897

Tirpitz ascendant, 1897-1898

The second navy law, 1899-1900

The "quiet" years, 1900-1906

Sow the wind, 1906-1908

The whirlwind rises, 1908-1911

Denouement, 1911-1914

Tirpitz at war, August 1914-March 1916

Uncommon recessional, 1916-1930

Conclusion.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613626288

9781280596452

1280596457

9780253001757

0253001757

OCLC:

735596990