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The Battle of Jutland, May 31-June 1, 1916, pitted Great Britain and Imperial Germany-the two largest fleets of World War I-against one another for the first time. At that time, it would be the largest clash of capital ships in the history of modern naval warfare. Arguably, the outcome of World War I was at stake. Focusing on the many fine studies of naval encounters in the North Sea and the primary sources that appeared as the centennial of this clash approached, Eric Dorn Brose seized an opportunity to reexamine Jutland, its pre-history, and aftermath. Considering new scholarship within the context of extant literature, the author reveals why each side claimed a victory that belonged to Britain and its cautious admiral, Sir John Jellicoe by examining the key roles naval and political leaders in Germany and Great Britain played during the fight. With an awareness of previous research, and a lively, fresh approach, Brose provides a concise history of the Jutland clash and the era of naval combat itself.

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Clash of the Capital Ships is a relevant read for our modern age. Students of naval history will enjoy this accessible summary of the events culminating in the battle. More broadly, Clash of the Capital Ships can be read as historical allegory of current events and trends. It's easy to see the South China Sea as the new North Sea, and though it's clearly an inexact analogy, understanding the lessons of Jutland is the first step towards not repeating them. The naval arms race that took place prior to World War One may be viewed as a mirror onto which the strategies and operational decisions that led to Jutland are reflected in comparison to current global challenges. Clash of the Capital Ships is a solid addition to any naval history library. --Armchair General Clash of the Capital Ships is outstanding history. It is well-written and well-researched, an entertaining and informative book. --Ricochet This is masterfully written, ... readers come away with a far better idea of how commanders, in the very heart of battle, are called on to act decisively when facing nothing but conflicting advice, uncertainty, service legacy and the constant pressure of national expectations. I am sure that Eric Brose's Clash of the Capital Ships will become one of the important contributions to deepening understanding of the naval war of 1914-1918. --Nick Jellicoe, author of Jutland. The Unfinished Battle and The Last Days of the High Seas Fleet A fascinating study of the Battle of Jutland from a noted historian of Wilhelmine Germany, with a particular emphasis on the people involved-the personalities and politics in the German navy that led to the battle and affected its outcome, as well as the experiences of the sailors who fought. --Leonard Heinz, co-author with Vincent O'Hara of Clash of Fleets: Naval Battles of the Great War, 1914-1918 Jutland, the greatest clash of capital ships ever fought continues to fascinate. Brose has surveyed his subject's immense literature and delivers fresh analysis and judgments. In the end, it's the men, not the ships, that really matter. --Vincent P. O'Hara, author of Six Victories: North Africa, Malta, and the Mediterranean Convoy War, November 1941-March 1942

A fascinating study of the Battle of Jutland from a noted historian of Wilhelmine Germany, with a particular emphasis on the people involved-the personalities and politics in the German navy that led to the battle and affected its outcome, as well as the experiences of the sailors who fought. --Leonard Heinz, co-author with Vincent O'Hara of Clash of Fleets: Naval Battles of the Great War, 1914-1918 Jutland, the greatest clash of capital ships ever fought continues to fascinate. Brose has surveyed his subject's immense literature and delivers fresh analysis and judgments. In the end, it's the men, not the ships, that really matter. --Vincent P. O'Hara, author of Six Victories: North Africa, Malta, and the Mediterranean Convoy War, November 1941-March 1942

The book Clash of the Capital Ships authored by Eric Dorn Brose highlights the Battle of Jutland between the navies of Great Britain and Imperial Germany.... Closely following are the commander's tactical role, the capabilities of each ship, crewmen skills training, their motivation to fight, and a high esprit d' corps versus that of the enemy. This book excellently depicts how important these elements are for any naval force, big or small, to succeed in times of war, instability, or peace. --The Maritime Review This is a very well researched and well-written account of one of history's most important naval actions. --Baird Maritime Clash of the Capital Ships is a relevant read for our modern age. Students of naval history will enjoy this accessible summary of the events culminating in the battle. More broadly, Clash of the Capital Ships can be read as historical allegory of current events and trends. It's easy to see the South China Sea as the new North Sea, and though it's clearly an inexact analogy, understanding the lessons of Jutland is the first step towards not repeating them. The naval arms race that took place prior to World War One may be viewed as a mirror onto which the strategies and operational decisions that led to Jutland are reflected in comparison to current global challenges. Clash of the Capital Ships is a solid addition to any naval history library. --Armchair General Clash of the Capital Ships is outstanding history. It is well-written and well-researched, an entertaining and informative book. --Ricochet This is masterfully written, ... readers come away with a far better idea of how commanders, in the very heart of battle, are called on to act decisively when facing nothing but conflicting advice, uncertainty, service legacy and the constant pressure of national expectations. I am sure that Eric Brose's Clash of the Capital Ships will become one of the important contributions to deepening understanding of the naval war of 1914-1918. --Nick Jellicoe, author of Jutland. The Unfinished Battle and The Last Days of the High Seas Fleet A fascinating study of the Battle of Jutland from a noted historian of Wilhelmine Germany, with a particular emphasis on the people involved-the personalities and politics in the German navy that led to the battle and affected its outcome, as well as the experiences of the sailors who fought. --Leonard Heinz, co-author with Vincent O'Hara of Clash of Fleets: Naval Battles of the Great War, 1914-1918 Jutland, the greatest clash of capital ships ever fought continues to fascinate. Brose has surveyed his subject's immense literature and delivers fresh analysis and judgments. In the end, it's the men, not the ships, that really matter. --Vincent P. O'Hara, author of Six Victories: North Africa, Malta, and the Mediterranean Convoy War, November 1941-March 1942

A fascinating study of the Battle of Jutland from a noted historian of Wilhelmine Germany, with a particular emphasis on the people involved-the personalities and politics in the German navy that led to the battle and affected its outcome, as well as the experiences of the sailors who fought."" —Leonard Heinz, co-author with Vincent O'Hara of Clash of Fleets: Naval Battles of the Great War, 1914-1918 ""Jutland, the greatest clash of capital ships ever fought continues to fascinate. Brose has surveyed his subject's immense literature and delivers fresh analysis and judgments. In the end, it's the men, not the ships, that really matter."" —Vincent P. O'Hara, author of Six Victories: North Africa, Malta, and the Mediterranean Convoy War, November 1941-March 1942

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Eric Dorn Brose completed graduate and postgraduate degrees at Miami University in Ohio and Ohio State. He was a professor at Drexel University, where he was awarded special emeritus status upon retirement in 2015. His publications in German and European history have included much on the history of warfare in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

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