Naval race Germany–United Kingdom relations
the british royal navy dominated globe in 19th century, after 1890, germany attempted achieve parity. resulting naval race heightened tensions between 2 nations.
the german navy, under tirpitz, had ambitions rival great british navy , dramatically expanded fleet in 20th century protect colonies , exert power worldwide. tirpitz started programme of warship construction in 1898. in 1890, germany traded strategic island of heligoland in north sea britain in exchange eastern african island of zanzibar, proceeded construct great naval base. british, however, ahead in naval race , introduced highly-advanced dreadnought battleship in 1907.
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