Five Nations Navies Compared After Two Years of War
A 1900s style survey examines the British French Italian and Austrian fleets. It notes Britain’s naval dominance grown since Jutland while France and Italy emphasize convoy protection operations. It highlights mine sweeping submarine warfare and troop transports with mixed losses and sustained sea control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture
Jutland
England
Washington
Germany
Britain
America
France
Mediterranean
Near East
Dantanelles
Salonika
la Provence
Dardanviles
Aegean Islands
Africa
Corfu
Patras
Greece
Pireaus
Austria
Gulf of Cattaro
Bordeaux
Marseilles
Adriatic
Dardanelles
Sit ‘of Marmora
Aegean
Duke Luigi
Abruzzi
Cadorna
Luigi
Italy
The German Navy and its Tirpitz Era
Berlin discusses Grand Admiral von Tirpitz undercut by political change, noting his aggressive strike first policy and lasting navy influence. The piece argues the navy remains strong and remains a key weapon, even as Tirpitz has faded from high command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
von Tirpitz
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Russian Navy’s Secrecy and World War Role Explored
In Petrograd a columnist outlines why the Russian navy remains shrouded in secrecy while detailing its wartime actions. He notes naval battles against Germany, cooperation with Britain in the Baltic, and the Black Sea fleet's support for Grand Duke Nicholas and the campaign against the Turks, arguing Russia’s sea-power rise is essential for the Mediterranean balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Philip Simms
Petrograd
Duma
Uss
North Sea
Navy
Crecy
Courland
Riga
Gulf of Riga
Baltic
Gulf of Finland
Black Sea
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Thatcasis
Asia Minor
Trebizond
Russia
Walisaster
England
Dardanelles
Mediterranean
Hee Wysia
Wits
Rete i
Gia
Italian Navy Plays Quiet Yet Powerful War Role
In Rome on July 2 John H Hearley reports that the allied war plan places the Italian navy in a quietly energetic but forceful position as Italy enters the European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hearley
Rome
Italy
Tirpitz policy drives Germany's naval strategy in war
The article argues Germany will rely on a strong navy as a war asset, with Tirpitz seen as the architect of aggressive naval strategy. It notes naval officials expect Germany to emerge with a large fleet, and stresses a blunt offensive doctrine: fight before the enemy is ready.
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Balfour
Bowbells
France
Dante
Cavour
Julius Caesar
Amalfi
Garibaldi
Benedetto Bruin
Medusa
Ancona
Italy
Sardinia
Algiers
Corfu
Salonika
Durazzo
Dalmatian
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Aegean
Austria
Trieste
Robiola
Henry Ford
Germany
Tirpitz
von Tirpitz
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L. Keen
London
Arthur Balfous
Bill Bowbells
Jellicoe
Grand Fleet
Admiralty
Trafalgar
Jellcoe
Beatty
Arthur Balfour
Navy Administration
Jackyv” Fisher
Pai
Rai
Empire
Naples
Bay
Anderson Polk
Baltimore
New York
Great Britain
Austro-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Ewe
Belgium
Eesensneese Eee Eens
Carl W. Ackerman
Navy Department
Tiergarten
Censet
Trish
Mee
En Bee Ag
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