Mahan on Naval Warfare

Fascinating compendium of writings by one of the world's most influential experts on naval warfare. Over 40 articles cover naval principles, sea power in history and naval and national policies. Wide-ranging coverage of strategic positions, principles of naval administration, growth of British sea power, The Battle of Trafalgar, the moral aspect of war, motives for naval power, much else. 8 black-and-white maps and diagrams. Appendix. Index.

Introduction

v

PART I NAVAL PRINCIPLES

The Value of Historical Study

3

(5)

``Theoretical'' versus ``Practical'' Training

8

(8)

A Historical Instance

8

(2)

What is Practical?

10

(6)

Elements of Sea Power

16

(33)

Definition of Terms: Strategy, Tactics, Logistics

49

(1)

Fundamental Principles

50

(18)

Central Position, Interior Lines, Communications

50

(10)

Concentration

60

(8)

Strategic Positions

68

(7)

Situation

69

(1)

Military Strength

70

(4)

Resources

74

(1)

Strategic Lines

75

(4)

Communications

75

(1)

Importance of Sea Communications

76

(3)

Offensive Operations

79

(8)

The Value of the Defensive

87

(4)

Commerce Destroying and Blockade

91

(9)

Command of the Sea Decisive

98

(2)

Strategic Features of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean

100

(13)

Principles of Naval Administration

113

(12)

Opposing Elements

113

(5)

The British System

118

(4)

The United States System

122

(3)

The Military Rule of Obedience

125

(3)

Preparedness for Naval War

128

(9)

PART II SEA POWER IN HISTORY

A Nation Exhausted by Isolation

137

(4)

France under Louis XIV

137

(4)

The Growth of British Sea Power

141

(6)

England after the Peace of Utrecht, 1715

141

(6)

Results of the Seven Years' War

147

(8)

Eighteenth Century Formalism in Naval Tactics

155

(4)

The New Tactics

159

(5)

Rodney and De Guichen, April 17, 1780

159

(5)

Sea Power in the American Revolution

164

(7)

Graves and De Grasse off the Chesapeake

164

(7)

The French Navy Demoralized by the Revolution

171

(4)

Howe's Victory of June 1, 1794

175

(9)

Nelson's Strategy at Copenhagen

184

(7)

England's First Line of Defense

191

(5)

The Battle of Trafalgar

196

(33)

``The Nelson Touch''

200

(8)

The Battle

208

(15)

Commerce Warfare after Trafalgar

223

(6)

General Strategy of the War of 1812

229

(12)

Results of the Northern Campaign

235

(6)

Lessons of the War With Spain

241

(9)

The Possibilities of a ``Fleet in Being''

241

(9)

The Santiago Blockade

250

(6)

``Fleet in Being'' and ``Fortress Fleet''

256

(20)

The Port Arthur Squadron in the Russo-Japanese War

256

(13)

Divided Forces

269

(7)

Rozhestvensky at Tsushima

276

(9)

PART III NAVAL AND NATIONAL POLICIES

Expansion and Over-Sea Bases

285

(3)

The Annexation of Hawaii

285

(3)

Application of the Monroe Doctrine

288

(8)

Anglo-American Community of Interests

288

(8)

Changes in the United States and Japan

296

(3)

Our Interests in the Pacific

299

(3)

The German State and Its Menace

302

(7)

The Bulwark of British Sea Power

306

(3)

Advantages of Insular Position

309

(8)

Great Britain and the Continental Powers

309

(8)

Bearing of Political Developments on Naval Policy and Strategy

317

(11)

Seizure of Private Property at Sea

328

(14)

The Moral Aspect of War

342

(6)

The Practical Aspect of War

348

(7)

Motives for Naval Power

355

(10)

APPENDIX

Chronological Outline

359

(1)

Academic Honors

360

(1)

Published Works

361

(1)

Uncollected Essays

362

(1)

References

362

(3)

Index

365

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