To determine which nation had the advantage at sea with regard to the number of dreadnought battleships at the onset of World War I in 1914, we need to follow these steps:
1. Identify the Data for Each Nation:
- Britain: [tex]\(7, 3, 5, 3, 7, 3\)[/tex]
- Germany: [tex]\(7, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1\)[/tex]
2. Calculate the Total Number of Dreadnoughts for Each Nation:
- Britain: To find the total number of dreadnoughts for Britain, sum the given numbers:
[tex]\[
7 + 3 + 5 + 3 + 7 + 3 = 28
\][/tex]
- Germany: To find the total number of dreadnoughts for Germany, sum the given numbers:
[tex]\[
7 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 17
\][/tex]
3. Determine the Difference in Number of Dreadnoughts:
- Subtract the total number of German dreadnoughts from the total number of British dreadnoughts:
[tex]\[
28 - 17 = 11
\][/tex]
4. Conclusion:
- Britain's total number of dreadnoughts is 28.
- Germany's total number of dreadnoughts is 17.
- The difference is 11 in favor of Britain.
Therefore, the answer to the question is:
Britain had an advantage with eleven more battleships.
