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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Belgium was once described as the 'dagger held at the throat of England', a collection of provinces that had long been a critical factor in British foreign policy, and the traditional concern was that Belgium, and especially the Flanders coast, would fall into the hands of the strongest continental power. In 1914, Germany's occupation of Belgium brought about the spectre of enemy ships only seventy miles from the British coast, and the coast of Flanders became, effectively, the maritime flank of the Western Front. Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz was one of the few within the German navy who recognised the strategic potential of the three ports of Ostend, Zeebrugge and Brugges; that they were closer to England than the Helgoland Bight for access by small craft, and brought Germany to within a few hours sailing of the Thames estuary. This new book tells the story of the creation, purpose, operations and career of the MarineKorps Flandern. The Flanders harbours should have allowed the German navy to strike dangerous blows at vital British traffic in the Channel and southern North Sea but the MarineKorps was unable to fulfill the great expectations of von Tirpitz. The author not only explains how the German conducted operations, but also explains how the opportunites presented by the Flemish occupation were wasted away. A significant and insightful book on an important theatre of the War. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

8vo. Original pictorial card covers (softback) (Fine). Pp. xii + 276, illus with b&w plates and charts (no inscriptions).

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Printing. Westport & London: Praeger, (2003). First Printing. Large 8vo. 268pp, Index, Bibliography. Blue cloth, near fine condition (few minor spots on cloth), no dj as issued. Contributions in Military Studies, Number 226. Belgium first gained independence in 1830 and was viewed by England as a "dagger held at the throat of England" should it fall under the permanent control of a strong continental power. For centuries one of the aims of Great Britian's British foreign policy was to ensure that Belgium remained neutral or under the control of a weak nation such as the Netherlands. Germany disrupted that neutrality. ISBN 0313324751; Contributions In Military Studies; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 268 pages.

Zustand: New. In.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 212 pages. 9.75x6.75x1.25 inches. In Stock.