Naval Warfare Flashcards
1
Q
Battle of Jutland
A
- British Navy v. German Navy
- Naval Battle
•Britain had the best navy - German victory
- Realized they cant take on Royal Navy so they ran back to ports
2
Q
Germans Blockade
A
- U-Boats
- Sinking all ships coming to Britain
•starve out Britain of supplies - United States joins war
3
Q
Lusitania
A
6 May 1915
- Sunk by Germans U-Boats near Ireland • Germans sent out warnings - Allegedly carried weapons • It was • British/American's denied it
4
Q
German Desperation
A
- Wanted to knock out Britain fast
- All and every ship coming to Britain were going to sink
• Successful
5
Q
Zimmerman Telegram
A
March 1917
- German persuaded Mexico to go to war with United States
• Sinking American Ships
• Constant Attacks