If the Kaiser Comes

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The book explores the British military's evolving strategies in response to the looming threat of war with Germany before 1914. It details the skepticism surrounding reliance on the Royal Navy and highlights the formation of a substantial Home Army alongside the enhancement of fixed defenses to protect the British Home Front from potential invasion. Through this examination, it sheds light on the societal and military preparations that shaped Britain's defensive posture during a time of escalating tensions.