Alfred von Tirpitz

Alfred von Tirpitz was a German admiral and influential naval strategist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served as State Secretary of the Imperial Naval Office and was a key architect of Germany's naval expansion, known as the Tirpitz Plan, aimed at challenging British naval supremacy. His policies significantly increased the size and capabilities of the German navy, contributing to the naval arms race before World War I. Tirpitz believed that a powerful fleet was essential for national pride and security, ultimately impacting Germany's military strategies and international relations during that era.