In August, Germany—still expecting a swift victory—was content for the Ottoman Empire to remain neutral. The mere presence of a powerful warship like Goeben in the Sea of Marmara would be enough to occupy a British naval squadron guarding the Dardanelles.
In August, Germany, expecting a quick victory, was okay with the Ottoman Empire remaining unaligned. The mere existence of a powerful warship like Goeben in the Sea of Marmara would be enough to engage a British naval squadron safeguarding the Dardanelles.