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How effective was the British blockade during the war and what was the Germans response?
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During the WW1 the British blockade effectively isolated Germany, depriving that country of agricultural products and foodstuffs, thus creating heavy problems of nourishment especially for the civilians.
The consequences of the blockade for the German war efforts were lower because Germany was rich of the necessary raw materials and could purchase them from Norway and Sweden, having the control over the Baltic Sea.
Germany's response to the blockade was given by the actions of their submarines and auxiliaries cruisers led mainly against the enemy's merchant fleets.
Furthermore, in 1916 the German Navy made a sortie in the North Sea with the bulk of her fleet in order to break the blockade and inflict heavy losses to the British Home Fleet. But the British Admiralty knew the German's secret communication code and was able, by taking proper countermeasures, to prevent his fleet of being overwhelmed.
The battle that ensued lasted from May 31st through June 2nd and signed a tactical German victory because of the major losses suffered in number of ship, tonnage and human casualties by the British, but the latter gained a strategic victory because the German Fleet didn't dare to defy again that of their adversary for the remnant of the war, becoming, excepted for the submarines and a few of light units, a so called "Fleet in Being".
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Why was the British blockade effective at starving out the Germans?
The blockade stopped supply ships getting into Germany. This meant the Germans where left with little/no food or resources to make goods to eat or carry on fighting.
What is the cause of the British blockade in Germany?
The British blockade tried to starve the Germans and their allies into submission during World War I. It also allowed the British forces to have dominance over the seas and attack at will.
What ships were used by the Germans for the British blockade in World War 1?
U-Boats
What was the weapon developed by Germany to try to break the British naval blockade of Germany was what?
The Germans used a AT-4
When did the British blockade the Germans in World War 1?
Germany blockaded Britain in ww1 because her people were starving and suffering. Germany did this after Britain had already blockaded Germany to try and win the war.
Why did the Germans blitz England?
It was initially a response to a British air raid on Germany. But the Germans wanted to demonstrate overwhelming destructive power and soften up the British so that a planned invasion could go ahead.
What made the Germans hand grenades more effective than the British ones WW1?
They had a handle on them. This allowed the thrower to get a longer range on their throws.
What did Germans use to get around Britain's naval blockade?
The Germans used U-Boats to sink the merchant ships that were carrying supplies to Britain. German U-Boats were also used to target and sink naval vessels. On the day that Britain declared war on Germany, German U-boats sunk the British merchant ship the Athenia as it sailed from Liverpool to Montreal.
Why did the Germans return to unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917?
The flow of war material to France by way of Britain was preventing the German army from gaining an advantage in the fighting. Germany hoped to stop the resupply of the Allies, especially from the United States, and also to deter and demoralize the British, who were resisting them the most successfully in France. The Germans also hoped to relax the British naval blockade of German shipping.
How role did submarines play in World War 1?
In World War I, the Germans used submarines mainly to create a Submarine Blockade on Britain in an attempt to starve Britain out of the war. This blockade is similar to the Naval Blockade Britain used on Germany, but was not as effective, and Germany stopped halfway through the war. However, towards the end of the war when Germany was losing, they restarted the 'unrestricted submarine blockade', which accidentally sunk an American passenger ship. This angered America, leading to America's participation in the war, and the ultimate defeat of Germany.
What soldiers hired by the british?
the Germans
Who were in the world 1?
The British and the Germans
