Germany and the Next War

The author argues that the nation must reject pacifism and embrace the right and duty to wage war to secure political strength and colonial expansion, assessing historical development, strategic aims, and perceived threats from rival powers. He examines military and naval preparedness, universal service, armaments, mobilization, and tactical organization while criticizing arbitration and peace movements as harmful. Chapters outline required reforms in army structure, reserve formations, coastal and fleet defense, and the political sacrifices needed to achieve world-power status, urging clear national objectives, readiness for a continental conflict, and coordination of military, economic, and diplomatic measures.