Mahan on naval warfare

Name: Mahan on naval warfare
Author: A. T. Mahan

By A. T. Mahan

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A curated selection of essays, lectures, and historical studies that examine the strategic significance of sea power and its effects on national policy. The collection analyzes naval operations and administration, offers operational lessons drawn from past conflicts, and profiles a leading naval figure to illustrate maritime influence. It also addresses naval education, officer types, and practical measures for organizing fleets and strategy, emphasizing the relationship between maritime strength, international relations, and the conduct of naval warfare.

About the Author

A. T. Mahan

Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) was a United States naval officer and historian, renowned for his influential writings on naval strategy and maritime power. His seminal work, "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783," argues that naval supremacy is crucial for national greatness and has shaped global politics. Mahan's theories on sea power significantly impacted naval strategy and military thought in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In addition to his historical analyses, he authored works such as "From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life" and "Lessons of the War with Spain and Other Articles," which reflect his extensive experience and insights into naval warfare.