Operations Upon the Sea A Study

Operations Upon the Sea: A Study by Franz Edelsheim delivers a blunt, authoritative examination of naval strategy from a German General Staff officer whose ideas resonated on the eve of World War I. Translated into English and issued in 1914, this concise military study dissects the mechanics of maritime operations—blockade, convoy, fleet maneuver, logistics and the strategic role of navies in modern war. Edelsheim’s clear, unsentimental prose strips away rhetoric to reveal practical doctrines and the priorities that shaped early 20th-century naval planning. Grounded in real-world examples and the author’s service experience from 1901, the book illuminates how technology, geography, commerce and command interact to make or break sea control. Though written from a German military perspective, its analysis remains a valuable window into contemporary thinking about maritime warfare and the evolution of naval power. Ideal for readers of non-fiction and sea stories, Operations Upon the Sea is essential listening for naval historians, military strategists, maritime policy students, and audiobook fans seeking a primary-source look at pre‑World War I naval doctrine. Listen to understand how past doctrines influenced later conflicts and why sea power still shapes global security.