The Crisis of the Naval War

The Crisis of the Naval War, written by John Rushworth Jellicoe and published in the early 20th century, provides a historical account of naval warfare during World War I. The book focuses on the Royal Navy's strategies to combat the German submarine campaign, detailing the organizational changes and operational tactics implemented in response to the escalating threat. Jellicoe emphasizes the critical challenges faced by British naval forces and the measures taken to counteract the impact of unrestricted submarine warfare, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of maritime operations during the war.