Naval Warfare

This 1913 volume on naval warfare includes descriptions of the principle elements behind naval conflict and its historical development.

James R. Thursfield (Author), Charles L. Ottley (Introduction by)

9781107605756, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 March 2012

176 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1 cm, 0.19 kg

Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. Naval Warfare by James R. Thursfield was first published in 1913. The volume presents a variety of information on the nature of war at sea, including descriptions of the principle elements behind naval conflict and its historical development.

Introduction Sir Charles Ottley
Preface
1. Introductory
2. The command of the sea
3. Disputed command - blockade
4. Disputed command - the fleet in being
5. Disputed command in general
6. Invasion
7. Commerce in war
8. The differentiation of naval force
9. The distribution and supply of naval force
Index.

Subject Areas: Military history [HBW]