Fighting the Fleet
Fighting the Fleet

Author: Jeffrey R Cares

Publisher: Naval Institute Press

Published: 2020-12-15

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1682477347

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Fighting the Fleet recognizes that fleets conduct four distinct but interlocking tasks at the operational level of war--striking, screening, scouting, and basing--and that successful operational art is achieved when they are brought to bear in a cohesive, competitive scheme. In explaining these elements and how they are conjoined for advantage, a central theme emerges: despite the utility and importance of jointness among the armed forces, the effective employment of naval power requires a specialized language and understanding of naval concepts that is often diluted or completely lost when too much jointness is introduced. Woven into the fabric of the book are the fundamental principles of three of the most important naval theorists of the twentieth century: Rear Admiral Bradley Fiske, Rear Admiral J.C. Wylie, and Captain Wayne Hughes. While Cares and Cowden advocate the reinvigoration of combat theory and the appropriate use of operations research, they avoid over-theorizing and have produced a practical guide that empowers fleet planners to wield naval power appropriately and effectively in meeting today's operational and tactical challenges.

At War at Sea
At War at Sea

Author: Ronald H. Spector

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2002-04-30

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 0140246010

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Beginning with a gripping account of one of the most decisive naval battles in history-the 1905 battle of Tsushima between the Japanese and Russians-and ending with the sophisticated missile engagements of the Falklands and in the Persian Gulf, naval historian Ronald Spector explores every facet of the past one hundred years of naval warfare. Drawing from more than one hundred diaries, memoirs, letters, and interviews, this is, above all, a masterful narrative of the human side of combat at sea-real stories told from the point of view of the sailors who experienced it. Exhaustively researched and fascinating in detail, At War at Sea is a monumental history of the men, the ships, and the battles fought on the high seas. "Superb . . . Spector's account provides evocative and fresh perspectives on cultures, technologies and innovations that influenced sailors' lives and shaped naval warfare." (The San Diego Union-Tribune) "Monumental . . . Many books have recorded the history of the United States Navy, but few have meshed that history with that of all other major navies-an unusual comparative technique that brings into often startling relief the virtues and flaws of our own navy." (The Washington Post)"

Sea Combat
Sea Combat

Author: Robert Jackson

Publisher: Amber Books Ltd

Published: 2023-06-20

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13: 1782744606

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Illustrated throughout, Sea Combat is a comprehensive guide to how the ships, submarines and naval weapons that have been developed since the outbreak of World War I have fought their battles from the battle of Jutland to the battle of Midway, and the attack on the USS Cole.

The Victory at Sea: History of the Naval Combat in WW1
The Victory at Sea: History of the Naval Combat in WW1

Author: William Sowden Sims

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-30

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13:

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In 'The Victory at Sea: History of the Naval Combat in WW1', William Sowden Sims and Burton J. Hendrick present a seminal collection that encapsulates the harrowing and strategic brilliance of naval warfare during the First World War. This anthology traverses through a rich tapestry of styles, including firsthand accounts, rigorous analyses, and vivid narrations, offering a comprehensive and multifaceted perspective on the conflict. The work stands as a testament to the complexity of maritime strategies and the crucial role they played in shaping the war's outcome, embodying a significant literary and historical landmark within military literature. The authors, Sims and Hendrick, bring to the fore a unique combination of practical naval experience and astute historical insight. Sims, a distinguished naval officer, and Hendrick, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, fuse their expertise to illuminate the multifarious aspects of naval combat. Their backgrounds underpin the anthology's authenticity and depth, aligning with broader historical and cultural narratives of the early 20th century and providing a profound understanding of the maritime dimensions of World War I. 'The Victory at Sea' offers readers an unparalleled exploration of World War I's naval confrontations. Its diversity in narration, coupled with the authoritative perspectives of Sims and Hendrick, makes it an essential read for those interested in military history, naval strategy, and the complex interplay of warfare and society. This collection not only educates but also enriches ones appreciation for the strategic innovations and valiant efforts that defined naval combat during one of historys most pivotal eras. It invites readers to engage in a powerful dialog with the past, enhancing our comprehension of war's enduring legacy on the world stage.

Fleet Tactics and Coastal Combat
Fleet Tactics and Coastal Combat

Author: Wayne Hughes

Publisher: Naval Institute Press

Published: 2014-08-01

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 1612518303

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This major revision updates Wayne Hughes's 1986 landmark study that is credited with providing decision makers a sound foundation for battle planning and tactical thinking. The book integrates the historical evolution of tactics, analysis, and fleet operations, and today it can serve as a primer for anyone who wants to learn how navies fight and win. This second edition includes much new material on combat in the missile age and reflects the reconfiguration of many tactics for littoral operations after the fall of the Soviet Union. Hughes recreates famous battles to show how tactics have changed through the ages and the ways in which they have remained unchanged. He covers tactical interaction between land and sea, the sensory revolution of WWII, secret weapons and maritime surprise, the role in battle of leadership and morale, and the importance of surface warships in today's U.S. fleet. He suggests that naval tactics, unlike ground combat, are dominated by the offense and concludes that the great tactical maxim must be attack effectively first. A new chapter traces the evolution of missile tactics at sea and includes details of attacks on ships. Many changes emphasize joint operations and coastal combat. The already extensive appraisal of command and control and information warfare is further expanded to cover modern naval operations and the character of modern salvo warfare. In the tradition of Mahan and Clauswitz, this classic text incorporates literature, politics, and a knowledge of human nature. Indispensable reading for all those interested in naval tactics, it is also a valuable reference for wargamers

Carriers in Combat
Carriers in Combat

Author: Chester G. Hearn

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2007-06-11

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780811733984

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Engaging combat narratives from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Falklands War, Desert Storm, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and the current Iraq War Razor-sharp analysis of the roles of ships, aircraft, commanders, tactics, and strategy Aircraft carriers surged into prominence during World War II--mainly in the Pacific, where the U.S. and Japan fought history's greatest carrier battles, like the Coral Sea and Midway. Since then, although there have been no engagements between carrier groups, carriers have played an important role in world events, serving as distant launching pads for attacks on targets around the globe. From the first improvised wooden platforms to today's nuclear-powered supercarriers, Hearn explores how combat experiences have driven the development and use of carriers in the world's navies.

The World War II Combat Film
The World War II Combat Film

Author: Jeanine Basinger

Publisher: Wesleyan University Press

Published: 2003-05-15

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 9780819566232

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Lively, comprehensive analysis of World War II movies.

U.S. Army Joint Global Response Force (Combat Commander's Edition)
U.S. Army Joint Global Response Force (Combat Commander's Edition)

Author: Joint Global Response Force Research Group

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016-10-14

Total Pages: 568

ISBN-13: 1365461289

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COMBAT COMMANDERS: Need New Capabilities & Operational Concepts N-O-W? The JGRF has listened to your requests and shortened our book to ACTIONABLE equipment, weaponry, TTPE3 and CONOPS the Warfighter can act on N-O-W to gain COMBAT OVERMATCH against the enemy.