The Being The Companion Volume to "The Fleets At War" and "From Heligoland To Keeling Island Hurd, Archibald 1869-1959 creator text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The German Fleet" by Archibald Hurd is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the development of German naval power from its early beginnings to the state of its fleet in the years leading up to World War I. The book aims to unpack the complexities and evolution of Germany's naval ambitions, exploring not just the military aspect but also the cultural and economic underpinnings that fueled its rise. The opening of the book sets the stage for the exploration of German sea-power by emphasizing the historical significance of the Hanseatic League, which influenced early German maritime endeavors. Hurd highlights the transition from a maritime tradition rooted in commerce to a national naval movement, backed by the aspirations of a united Germany in the 19th century. The early chapters touch on the origins of the German fleet and its connection to broader national ambitions, pointing out how the quest for sea power became intertwined with national pride and identity amid the changing socio-political landscape of Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-02-27 Produced by Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Germany. Kriegsmarine VA Original publication data not identified 15011707 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56653 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56653 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134315.0 56653