In Peace and War: Interpretations of American Naval History, 1775-1984; a Second Edition
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition: 0002
- Publisher: Greenwood Press (CT)
- Publish date: 06/01/1984
Description:
This second edition brings the history of the U.S. Navy to the present restoration of American naval preeminence under President Ronald Reagan and Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman, Jr. It emphasizes naval politics, policies, and technology over battles. Attention is paid to the use of the navy as a diplomatic instrument in peace- and war-times. When dealing with war the authors sketch in the political background and explain the grand strategy before dealing with individual battles and leaders. Each essay about the navy in war concludes with an assessment of the importance of naval operations to the outcome of the war and the significnce of the war to America's role in world affairs.
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