“A keen analytical description of one of the largest and longest surface engagements of World War I and its place in naval history.”

“Tobias Philbin has written an outstanding account of Dogger Bank. Well-grounded in critically used English and German primary sources, Philbin's book not only contains a strong account of the battle, but also provides unusually deep context on both sides. ”
 — Patrick J. Kelly, author of Tirpitz and the Imperial German Navy

“Tobias Philbin has written a very entertaining and informative book on the Battle of Dogger Bank. It will be enjoyed by a wide audience including naval historians, strategists, and those interested in how broader long-term decision-making determines the manner in which battles are fought, won and lost. ”
 — The International Journal of Maritime History

“The author's research in British and German archives and knowledge of secondary sources produces a significant work on the war at sea.”
 — Stand-To

“In all this is an interesting and stimulating book that is a useful contribution to the history of the First World War in the North Sea. ”
 — The Mariner's Mirror