ABSTRACT
The political stalemate which had thwarted the naval construction plans of 1861 continued to impede progress on expansion of the Prussian navy. The liberal parliamentarians continued to suppress their pro-naval attitudes in favour of their constitutional desires. It was only after the victorious wars against Denmark and Austria and the subsequent reconciliation between Crown and Parliament that the navy was able to begin an ambitious programme of construction. It was a reflection of the navy's paucity, however, that it was unable to contribute effectively in either campaign.
