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unrestricted submarine warfare
Guerre de Course (to conduct warfare against merchant ships).
England has always been a great sea-power, and as a consequence has been able to conduct a "Guerre de Escadre" fleets against fleets (warships against warships). Germany has always been weak at sea, and consequently has had to pursue "Guerre de Course", commerce raiding. For this type of warfare, Germany's weapon of choice...the submarine.
1914
Britain allowed Germany to conduct submarine warfare twice in the same fashion, in the same ocean, using the same tactics.
France, U.S., Russia, Germany, Britain, etc.
Weak armies conduct guerilla warfare; weak navies conduct "Guerre de Course" (Commerce Raiding-such as Germany's submarine warfare in WWI/II). Strong armies fight conventional battles; strong navies fight "Guerre de Escadre" (warships against warships/fleet vs fleets).
France and Britain never went to war against each other. The United States entered the war because of Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare and the their telegraph to Mexico telling to attack.
No
To cut Britain, Europe and Russia off from deliveries of badly needed supplies.
Cultaral ties to Britain (traded with Britain and Allies more than the Central Powers) Germany's use of unrestricted submarine warfare Germany's Zimmerman Note to Mexico
Germany planned to blockade British ships primarily through the use of submarine warfare, particularly with U-boats. By targeting merchant vessels and naval ships in the waters around Britain, Germany aimed to disrupt supply lines and weaken the British economy. This tactic was part of a broader strategy to cut off resources and food supplies to the UK, ultimately hoping to force Britain into submission during World War I. The unrestricted submarine warfare led to significant tensions, including the sinking of the Lusitania, which turned public opinion against Germany.