Mahan On Naval Warfare: Selections From The Writing Of Rear Admiral Alfred T. Mahan

by Alfred Thayer Mahan

Mahan On Naval Selections From The Writing Of Rear Admiral Alfred T. Mahan (1918) is a book that compiles the most significant writings of Rear Admiral Alfred T. Mahan, who was a renowned naval strategist and historian. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Mahan's ideas and theories on naval warfare, which have been highly influential in shaping the strategies of many navies around the world.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific aspect of naval warfare. The first section deals with the importance of sea power and the role it plays in the success of a nation. Mahan argues that a strong navy is essential for a country to maintain its economic and political power, and that naval supremacy is crucial in times of war.The second section focuses on the principles of naval strategy, including the importance of concentration of force, the need for mobility and flexibility, and the use of surprise and deception. Mahan also discusses the role of technology in naval warfare, including the impact of new weapons and the importance of naval intelligence.The third section of the book covers the history of naval warfare, with Mahan providing detailed accounts of some of the most significant naval battles in history. He examines the strategies and tactics used by the different navies, and draws lessons from their successes and failures.Overall, Mahan On Naval Warfare is a highly informative and insightful book that provides a valuable perspective on the importance of naval power and the strategies that are needed to maintain it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or naval strategy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: History, Military Fiction, Military History, War, Nonfiction

408 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Alfred Thayer Mahan was a United States Navy flag officer, geostrategist, and historian, who has been called "the most important American strategist of the nineteenth century." His concept of "sea power" was based on the idea that countries with greater naval power will have greater worldwide impact; it was most famously presented in his 1890 book The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783. The concept had an enormous influence in shaping the strategic thought of navies across the world, especially in the United States, Germany, Japan and Britain, ultimately causing the World War I naval arms race. His ideas still permeate the U.S. Navy Doctrine.

Reviews

[Clay Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book into the thinking of Alfred Mahan on how a navy is important to a nation. The writing is technical at times and may be dry to some. Surprised that Captain John Paul Jones the Father of the American Navy is not mentioned.

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man is one of my favorite authors concerning naval history and professional education. Using the Russo Japanese war and the Napoleonic wars, he illustrates many lessons for a maritime nation and it's navy. Hopefully we have learned his lessons and will keep a strong navy and not fritter it away as we have done so many times in our history. I recommend all officers drop their power points presentations, delete their quad charts, and grab a book. You may learn something.

[yun with books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mahan for life...