This book is of especial importance at this time, for if Germany is toreach the degree of advantage which her military preparedness seemedto prophesy, it is plain that her navy must become increasinglyactive, and play a far different rôle than that it has assumed in theearly stages of the war.
Covering this phase of the German operations the present volume mustappeal as forecasting movements strictly within the bounds ofactuality. A literal translation is all that has been attempted, withabsolutely no embellishment to make it "popular" or easy reading. Withcharacteristic bluntness this German officer brushes asidenon-essentials and goes to the main point in daring fashion. For [6]thatvery reason it is exceedingly pertinent to present-day discussions.
Issued as a military study in Germany, semi-official in nature, tocharacterize it mildly, the material herein published for the firsttime in English reveals the theories of at least a portion of themilitary arm of the German Government, which it is only fair to statemay not represent the convictions of the German people.
Americans, as neutral but extremely interested observers of happeningsof the moment, cannot be blamed, however, for making note ofrevelations that may come from either side in the conflict. Beyondthat, there are evidences on every hand that the patriotic citizens ofthis country are waking to the necessity to face more securely thedifficulties a peace-loving nation may meet because of its lack ofenthusiasm for war.
The Publishers.
The purpose of this book is to estimate the value of operation overthe sea as demonstrated in modern warfare, to point out the mostimportant factors in its accomplishment, to describe the powerfulexpedients provided by Germany for such an enterprise, and to broadenthe sphere of studying these important questions of interest to ourFatherland.
The Author.
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