The naval arms race before 1914 was characterized by the competition to build which type of massive battleship?
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Correct answer: Dreadnoughts
The launch of the HMS Dreadnought in 1906 made all existing battleships obsolete. Germany's attempt to match Britain's fleet size created immense friction and convinced Britain to seek closer ties with France.
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