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Why was it important for Britain to have a strong navy at this time?
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How did Germany's competition to build up its navy put them into an arms race with Great Britain during World War 1?
Negotiations for an alliance between Britain and Germany broke down in 1897, mainly because Britain wanted Germany only as a junior partner. Soon afterwards, Germany embarked on a huge naval building campaign. As Germany had only a small overseas empire at the time analysts in Britain concluded that the programme was directed against Britain. The result was a naval arms race - and much resentment. In WW1, however, Germany made very little use of its surface ships as it feared they would be sunk by the British navy. However, German submarines proved relatively successful and at one point in WW1 (1916) food stocks in Britain were down to about six weeks' supply. (At the time Britain produced only about 40% of its own food and the rest had to be imported).
Was peter bull in the navy during the war and did he write a book about it?
There is no clear evidence to suggest that Peter Bull, the British actor and comedian, served in the navy during the war. Additionally, there is no record of him writing a book specifically about his naval service during that time. It's important to separate fact from fiction when it comes to wartime service claims and literary works.
What geographic advantage helped Britain resist conquest?
The English Channel. Excluding certain obvious exceptions (Rome, Hastings), it was very difficult and usually unsuccessful to mount a sea-borne invasion of Britain because of the low quality and ability of sea transports available. By the time it did become a serious possibility, Britain had a powerful navy and could turn back or hinder any invading fleets.
What war was going on in the 1980s?
the war was called the falklands war. it was a war between Britain and Argentina over some island off of the coast of Argentina called the Falkland islands. For years the Argentinians had been eyeing them up and when Britain took huge financial cuts in the navy during the 80s the last navy vessel left the falklands; there were no army guarding it - so Argentina pounced and attempted to sieze the Falklands. News of this reached Maggie Thatcher, Prime minister at the time. She wanted to settle the disagreement between Britain and Argentina peacefully, but it soon became clear that that couldn't be. One of Mrs.Thatcher's experienced Naval commanders stepped in and claimed he could have a fleet of navy vessels setting sail for Argentina in 42 hours. Maggie Thatcher agreed and in three day's time the vessels set sail for the Falklands. It was an act that brought the nation together again. With in three weeks of arriving there Britain secured the Falklands with exactly 255 British deaths.
When was the last time Britain was conquered?
1973
Why was America an important country for Britain?
during the colonial time, Britain had the strongest navy in the world. and most of Britain's forests were cut down for their navy and housing, so they looked for some where else with tons of lumber to make more houses and naval ships...... AMERICA!!!
Why was it important for France to build a strong navy at the time of napoleon?
During the time of Napoleon, France's key rival was the United Kingdom, which, for centuries, had been the reigning naval power in Europe. If the British Navy were able to maintain superiority and control of the seas, France would be at a disadvantage in two regards: (1) Britain would be effectively shielded from any possible French amphibious invasion and (2) Britain would be able to ferry soldiers effectively to its beleaguered allies (Napoleon's enemies) on the European mainland.
Why did Hitler and his staff think there navy could never be as big as the British navy when Germany had so much industry?
British Industry was far bigger at the time and our empire meant Britain had a huge navy to defend it. no navy was more powerful than the royal navy at this period of time.
What was the important precondition for Industrial Revolution in England?
There were several important preconditions. Among them England was the wealthiest nation at the time. The British had natural resources including coal and iron to fuel the industrial revolution. Also Britain had made the transformation from a feudal society to a commercial soceity
How did the U.S. expand it's navy so quickly?
The United States began as British Colonies in the New World; at the time, Britain was the most successful maritime nation on the planet. Even before the Revolutionary War began, Colonial Americans knew of the importance of a strong Navy, as they were dependent on supplies from other countries, just as Britain was. Then, as it is today, supplies are primarily transported by sea, and you need a strong Navy to ensure that those vital supplies reach their intended destination. In short, Americans, being essentially British rebels, literally took the British viewpoint that a strong Navy is vital to the survival of a maritime nation. The shipbuilding expertise and facilities were already available in Washington, Philadelphia and Boston, so building warships wasn't a problem.
Why did Australia have strong links with Great Britain for a long time?
Because of the (British Empire). Britain used to rule Australia along with more of the world than anyother country,hence why theres such strong ties to Great Britain all over the world.
Did Prussia have a strong navy?
In a word, no. Though Prussia did field small fleets from time to time they were essentially a land power with no naval might to speak of.
Why was the colonists need to challenge Britains control of the sea?
The American colonies never challenged Britain's control of the sea. Britain was the most powerful sea power in the world at the time, and the colonies barely had a navy, at all.
What city state is known for its powerful navy?
This role changed over time. Athens was greatest until Persia bankrolled the Peloponnesian League to build a strong navy which defeated the Atheenians at Aigospotamai in 405 BCE.
Where in Britain was the shipbuilding industry important?
Belfast, Ireland, where the RMS Titanic was built. White Star wanted to make time important. The time to build the ships they made.
Japanese military power?
At the beginning of WW2, the most powerful navy in the world. Japan did not have the most powerful navy in the world, the British Royal Navy was instead considered the global maritime superpower until a few years after WWII. Japan, however, was indeed a very powerful military power with a massive navy roughly equal to that of the United States at that time.
Why did relations between Britain and Germany grow worse from 1900 1914?
Relations between Britain and Germany grew worse from 1900-1904 because at the time both were trying to colonize countries in Africa. Britain were building up their navy and Germany viewed this as a threat so they did the same.
