The force Britain sent in 1914 was outnumbered by the Germans that met it, so the British retreated with the French and there was a race to coast. Why didn't Britain, having sent such small support, ship troops over to the coast? Could the Royal Navy not at the Empire's peak protect a crossing? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

The force Britain sent in 1914 was outnumbered by the Germans that met it, so the British retreated with the French and there was a race to coast. Why didn't Britain, having sent such small support, ship troops over to the coast? Could the Royal Navy not at the Empire's peak protect a crossing?

by blue_strat

DBHT14

So just if I understand you correctly the question is:

"Why could the British Army not land additional forces on the French/Belgian coast in order to get there first and get a more advantageous position?"