Alfred von Tirpitz appointed German naval secretary

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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In Germany, Alfred von Tirpitz is appointed Secretary of State of the Imperial Naval Office. Over the next two decades, he effectively establishes and develops the German imperial navy, creating a force powerful enough to rival the previously unchallenged British navy.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Alfred von Tirpitz appointed German naval secretary". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=19221, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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