Operations Upon the Sea: A Study

"Operations Upon the Sea: A Study" by Freiherr von Franz Edelsheim is a military guide from the early 1900s, exploring Germany's naval strategies during World War I. The book is about how to run military actions on the sea, like moving soldiers, getting them on ships, and landing them on enemy shores. It analyzes past events to find smart military moves, pointing out how important it is to plan carefully for missions far from home. It looks closely at the difficulties of moving and fighting over the sea, highlighting the need for strong sea power, quick army mobilization, and the element of surprise. Using history and Germany's own strengths, this study acts as a guide for combining naval and land tactics to make military actions across the sea more successful.