Politics of Frustration: The United States in German Naval Planning, 1889-1941
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Pt. I. The Weltpolitik Of Wilhelm Ii And The United States (1889-1906). Competition In The Pacific (1889-1899): Samoa I (1889); The American Danger; Spain's Heirs Fall Out (1898); Samoa Ii (1899) -- Contingency War Planning: Berlin (1899-1900): Invasion Strategies I (1898-1900); Thoughts For A New Age (1 January 1900); Invasion Strategies Ii ( 1900-1902) -- The Way West (1901-1906): German Bases In Latin America?; The Monroe Doctrine; Venezuelan Blockade (1902-1903); Operations Plan Iii (1903-1906) -- Contingency War Planning: Washington (1900-1913) -- Pt. Ii. The Great War (1914-1918). Germany And The United States At War (1917-1918): The Calculated Risk (9 January 1917); The War At Sea (1917); German War Aims And The United States; The War At Sea (1918); Epilogue -- United States Strategy (1917-1918) -- Pt. Iii. The Third Reich And The United States (1933-1941). Background: Hitler, Raeder, And The United States: Hitler's View Of The United States; National Socialist Foreign And Colonial Policies; Hitler, Raeder, And Sea Power -- Once More World War (1939-1941): Hitler And Raeder At War (1939-1940); Roosevelt Acts (1940); On The Brink (1941) -- Germany And The United States At War (1941-1945) -- Pt. Iv. Conclusion: Patterns Of Conflict. Holger H. Herwig. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 291-303.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex and often fraught relationship between German naval planning and the United States from the late 19th century through the early years of World War II. It examines how German strategists perceived the growing power of the U.S. and incorporated this into their long-term military considerations, particularly concerning naval capabilities and potential conflicts.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Analysis of German naval strategy and its evolution from the era of Weltpolitik to the Third Reich.
- Detailed examination of German contingency war planning concerning the United States, including invasion strategies and operational plans.
- Exploration of the geopolitical context, including competition in the Pacific, the Monroe Doctrine, and the impact of major global conflicts.
- Assessment of key figures and their views, such as Wilhelm II, Hitler, and Raeder, regarding the United States and sea power.
- Coverage of specific historical periods: 1889-1906 (Wilhelmine Era), 1914-1918 (World War I), and 1933-1941 (pre-World War II and early war years).
- Discussion of the strategic implications of events like the Venezuelan Blockade and the U.S. entry into World War I.
- Concluding analysis of patterns of conflict and German perceptions of American power over more than five decades.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book's detailed chronological structure and focus on German strategic thinking suggest a comprehensive academic study. Its examination of naval planning in relation to a rising global power like the United States indicates a deep dive into geopolitical and military history. The inclusion of specific planning phases and historical periods points to a text intended for scholars and serious students of military and diplomatic history. The author's extensive bibliography and index further signal a rigorous, research-driven approach to the subject matter.
Page Count:
323
Publication Date:
1976-01-01
Publisher:
Little, Brown & Co.
ISBN-10:
0316358908
ISBN-13:
9780316358903
History
Non-Fiction
International relations
Naval history
Military History
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