Some Principles of Maritime Strategy by Julian Stafford Corbett

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Author Corbett, Julian Stafford, 1854-1922
Title Some Principles of Maritime Strategy
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Keith Edkins, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Some Principles of Maritime Strategy" by Julian Stafford Corbett is a treatise on naval strategy written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the theoretical foundations and practical considerations of maritime warfare, emphasizing the interplay between naval and military strategies. Corbett's insights aim to educate military leaders on the importance of strategic theory in the effective planning and execution of war, particularly in the context of a maritime empire. The opening of the book presents a thorough introduction to the theoretical study of war, underlining its complexities and challenges. Corbett discusses the common misconceptions surrounding military theory, arguing that while war is not easily reducible to scientific principles, understanding strategic theory enhances a leader’s decision-making capabilities. He stresses that military strategy must not only consider tactical operations but also the broader political objectives that give rise to armed conflict. With examples from history, he illustrates the necessity of a cohesive strategy that integrates both land and naval operations to achieve success in warfare, especially for nations reliant on maritime power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class V: Naval science
Subject Naval strategy
Category Text
EBook-No. 15076
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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