The Triumph of Unarmed Forces (1914-1918) (Classic Reprint)

The Triumph of Unarmed Forces (1914-1918) (Classic Reprint)

How a hidden war of supplies shaped the Great War This accessible history explains how Germany kept its armies fed and armed through overseas trade, blockade pressures, and complex dealings with neutrals. It shows the economic side of the war that often stayed out of the headlines, yet decided the course of events. The book traces the long, quiet struggle over food, oils, explosives, and other essentials. It reveals how Scandinavia and Holland became key routes, how international law and wartime policy intertwined, and how the Allied powers used economic pressure to bend the outcome. The narrative centers on real-world decisions, negotiations, and consequences that influenced who could endure the conflict. - Learn how oversea supplies and neutral trade affected Germany’s war effort. - See how oils, fats, and glycerine played a crucial role in producing explosives. - Understand the legal and diplomatic tensions around maritime rights and blockades. - Follow the larger thread of how economic choices shaped outcomes in 1917–1918. Ideal for readers interested in World War I economics, naval policy, and the hidden engines behind military power. This edition presents a focused account of the supply squeeze and its pivotal effects on the war’s end.