The Kaiser's U-boat assault on America : Germany's great war gamble in the first World War /Hans Joachim Koerver.

"A deeply researched and engaging account of the use of U-Boats in the First World War. The focus touches on both diplomatic and economic aspects as well as the tactical and strategic use of the u-boats. The book also examines the role played by US president Woodrow Wilson and his response to American shipping being sunk by U-boats and how that ultimately forced his hand to declare war on Germany."-Provided by the publisher.