German U-boat sinks British ship, takes British POWs on board, 1916

The transcript discusses the strategic importance of naval power during World War I, highlighting England's dominance at sea. It describes a significant naval engagement between the English and German fleets that ended without a clear victor. The narrative shifts to German submarine operations, focusing on their tactics and the impact on British ships. The transcript concludes with Germany's declaration of total submarine warfare, aiming to end the war by targeting all allied and neutral ships, despite potential diplomatic repercussions.

What was the outcome of the naval engagement between the English and German fleets on May 31st?

• Both fleets were destroyed

• No clear victor emerged

• A decisive victory for Germany

• A decisive victory for England

What did the German submarine crew take from the British sailing ship?

• Maps and navigation tools

• Gold and silver

• Turtles and provisions

• Weapons and ammunition

What was the fate of the British sailing ship's crew after the German submarine encounter?

• They were left in a lifeboat

• They were rescued by another ship

• They were taken prisoner

• They joined the German crew

What significant military strategy did Germany declare on February 1st, 1917?

• Chemical warfare

• Aerial bombardment

• Trench warfare

• Total submarine warfare

What was the expected outcome of Germany's total submarine warfare according to their experts?

• The involvement of neutral countries

• A stalemate on all fronts

• The end of the war within six months

• Immediate peace negotiations