Battle of Dogger Bank
by Tobias R. Philbin
"The First Dreadnought Engagement, January 1915"
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Battle of Dogger Bank by Tobias R. Philbin
Details
War:
World War I
Perspective:
Battleships
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
216
Published Date:
2014
ISBN13:
9780253011732
Summary
This book examines the Battle of Dogger Bank, a significant naval engagement fought in January 1915 during World War I between British and German fleets in the North Sea. Philbin analyzes this clash of dreadnought battlecruisers, exploring the tactical decisions, leadership, and technological factors that shaped the battle's outcome. The engagement resulted in a British victory but fell short of the decisive confrontation both sides anticipated. The book provides insight into early twentieth-century naval warfare and the strategic importance of controlling vital sea lanes during the Great War.
