Alfred von ( ˈalfreːt fɔn ). 1849–1930, German admiral: as secretary of state for the Imperial Navy (1897–1916), he created the modern German navy, which challenged British supremacy at sea
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Tir•pitz
(tir′pits),USA pronunciation n.
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