The Beginning...

When World War One broke out, the British had the most powerful Navy in the world. The only two countries even close were France and Germany, however Britain remained the most powerful until America joined in 1917. Despite this, this fighting and battling on the sea was a new type of war, and advances were made in each country to adapt. One noticeable example was Germany, who developed the U-boat (now known as the submarine). In addition to being an important part of warfare, the seas became important for trading. Keep reading to find out about the major battles, weapons, and advances made in the War at Sea!