[8]. Admiral Mahan.
[9]. Sir Julian Corbett.
[10]. Reflections on the World War, v. Bethmann-Hollweg, p. 48.
[11]. It was not in fact completed till August, 1914.
[12]. By later decision a Squadron of British Battle-cruisers was stationed in the Mediterranean.
[13]. i.e. The Entente.
[14]. The final published text of the law provided for 72.
[15]. Sir Francis Hopwood, now Lord Southborough, the Additional Civil Lord.
[16]. A doubtful gem! They could have coaled only in a few ports with special appliances.
[17]. This is the biggest gun which can be completely worked by hand, the shot being lifted by a single man.