US Navy Dreadnoughts 1914-45/Дредноуты ВМС США 1914-45

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The book discusses the naval arms race between the United States and Germany in the early 20th century, focusing on the development and impact of the all-big-gun dreadnought battleship concept. Following the Spanish-American War, both nations sought to expand their naval power, driven by colonial ambitions and economic rivalries. The strong personalities of leaders like Kaiser Wilhelm II and President Theodore Roosevelt fueled tensions, leading to contingency war plans on both sides despite a belief that their conflict would remain isolated.
Between 1897 and 1903, German naval planners developed detailed strategies for potential warfare with the US, culminating in Operations Plan III. However, this focus shifted after the formation of the Entente Cordiale in 1904, redirecting Germany's priorities. Meanwhile, the US Navy, under Admiral Dewey, created War Plan Black to prepare for a conflict in the Caribbean, unaware of Germany's changing ambitions.
The introduction of HMS Dreadnought in 1906 revolutionized naval warfare, emphasizing the need for ships with uniform heavy artillery. Influential figures like Lieutenant Commander William S. Sims advocated for this design, recognizing the advantages of long-range gunnery demonstrated in the Battle of Tsushima. The book details how these developments shaped naval strategies and the eventual obsolescence of older battleship designs, marking a significant shift in maritime military power dynamics.

Contents
Introduction
The South Carolina class
South Carolina Class Specifications
The Delaware and Florida classes
Delaware Class Specifications
Florida Class Specifications
Wyoming class
Wyoming Class Specifications
New York class
New York Class Specifications
Us dreadnought battleship operations 1914-18
The Veracruz Occupation
World War I
Interwar scrapping, disarmament and modernization US dreadnought battleship operations 1939-45
Neutrality Patrols
Actions in the European Theater
Actions in the Pacific Theater
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index