Naval Blockade - Christopher Warren

Focusing on the British distant blockade of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire, this talk explores the development, operation and impact of naval blockades during World War I and assess their influence on naval doctrine and rules of engagement. Presentation given as part of the National WWI Museum and Memorial's 2025 Symposium: Beyond the Trenches: Indirect Approaches and Irregular Warfare in WWI (https://theworldwar.org/symposia) For more information about the National WWI Museum and Memorial visit http://theworldwar.org