You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
None
In 'History of the World War,' editors Francis Andrew March and Richard Joseph Beamish compile a comprehensive anthology that traverses the intricate narratives and varying perspectives of the Great War. This collection stands out not only for its broad array of literary stylesfrom firsthand diaries and letters to analytical essays and reportsbut also for the thoroughness with which it explores the multifaceted impacts of the conflict on society, politics, and culture. The anthology serves as a testament to the complexity of war, offering insights into the personal and collective experiences that define this tumultuous period in history. The contributing voices in this collection, steered by...
"In Defeating the U-boat: Inventing Antisubmarine Warfare, Newport Paper 36, Jan. S. Breemer tells the story of the British response to the German submarine threat. His account of Germany's 'asymmetric' challenge (to use the contemporary term) to Britain's naval mastery holds important lessons for the United States today, the U.S. Navy in particular. The Royal Navy's obstinate refusal to consider seriously the option of convoying merchant vessels, which turned out to be key to the solution of the U-boat problem, demonstrates the extent to which professional military cultures can thwart technical and operational innovation even in circumstances of existential threat. Although historical controversy continues to cloud this issue, ... Breemer ends his lively and informative study with some general reflections on military innovation and the requirements for fostering it. "--Foreword.
None
None
A detailed, authoritative history of the Royal Navy during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, first published between in the 1820s.
None