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Castles of Steel

Castles of Steel

Britain, Germany and the Winning of the Great War at Sea
HistoryMilitary History
Pages
880
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

This book details the naval arms race between Great Britain and Germany leading up to and during World War I. It focuses on the key figures and strategic decisions that shaped the conflict at sea, including the pivotal Battle of Jutland. The narrative explores the human element within the grand scale of naval warfare, offering a comprehensive look at this critical period in history.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Genres

History Military History World War I

About the author

R
Robert K. Massie

Born in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1929, Robert K. Massie studied history at Yale University and Oxford University before embarking on" a highly successful career as writer and editor. Among the publications with which the author has been associated are Newsweek, USA-1, The Saturday Evening Post, The Reporter, Saturday Review, The New York Times Magazine, and The New York Times Book Review. Mr. Massie currently lives in Irvington, New York, with his wife and three children. The affliction of the au...