German Naval Strategy

German naval strategy, especially during the World Wars, focused on disrupting enemy maritime trade and asserting naval dominance. It aimed to weaken opponents economically and militarily by deploying submarines and surface ships to blockade and target supply routes. The strategy balanced offensive attacks with efforts to maintain control of key sea lanes and foreign ports. During WWI, it emphasized unrestricted submarine warfare, while in WWII, it involved complex convoy systems and technological innovations like sonar. Overall, Germany sought to challenge the naval supremacy of adversaries, notably Britain, to limit their ability to sustain long-term war efforts.