'Luxury' Fleet: The Imperial German Fleet 1888-1918 (1980) By Holger H. Herwig
 
After tracing the historical background of German naval ambitions, the author analyzes Admiral Tirpitz's program to build a battle fleet strong enough to engage the Royal Navy in the North Sea, and describes the actual warships that were built, along with their specifications. Also includes details of the attitudes of the officer corps and men. Finally, considers the tactical deployment of the German Fleet during WWI, both in home waters and overseas.
 
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket
314 pages
In Fair to Good Condition