Author: Gerald E. WheelerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Admiral William Veazie Pratt, U.S. Navy
Author: Gerald E. WheelerAdmiral William Veazie Pratt, U. S. Navy
Author: Gerald WheelerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781410202857
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
The period spanned by William Veazie Pratt's naval career coincided with an era of extraordinary historical importance. It saw the development of "The New Navy, " decisive naval victories on two sides of the globe, he increasing influence of American naval power on the international scene, and the emergence of the United States as one of the foremost world powers. It saw the revision of strategic concepts and the development of tactics to exploit the capabilities of the new ships. It saw the evolution of specialized types of ships, and organizing, training, and exercising these types in combination to form a fleet prepared for major engagements at sea. It saw basic adjustments in the Navy Department in response to the changing requirements of fleet readiness, planning, and direction of the operating forces.Drawing upon Pratt's varied service afloat and ashore and his close association with many of the most significant events of the era, this biography by Professor Gerald E. Wheeler provides insights of value to an understanding of the modern Navy and its roles in recent American history. The biography also throws light on the policy-level scene in Washington and on the factors and decision processes by which the nation's naval power was sized and shaped.
Admiral William Veazie Pratt, U.S. Navy
Author: Gerald E. WheelerAdmiral William Veazie Pratt, U.S. Navy
Author: Gerald E. WheelerRegister of the Papers of William Veazie Pratt
Author: An Admiral for All Seasons
Author: Jesse Thomas David BoehretPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Prelude to Pearl Harbor
Author: Gerald E. WheelerPublisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1787205983
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
First published in 1963, Prelude to Pearl Harbor was the first of three books on naval topics for which Prof. Gerald E. Wheeler is remembered today. “During the years 1921 to 1931 American naval leaders faced a problem in some ways similar to the situation after 1947. They were convinced that the United States had a national enemy in Japan. But the United States Congress, like the public that elected it during the 1920’s, was less than impressed; in fact it was positively hostile to any suggestion that America might again go to war. The President and his executive departments—save perhaps the War Department—were also reluctant to accept the Navy’s conclusions or its premises. How the United States Navy solved its problem of preparing for war in an unsympathetic climate of opinion is the story here presented.”—Prof. Wheeler, Preface
United States Naval War College, 1919-1941
Author: Gerald John KennedyPublisher:
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Category : Naval education
Languages : en
Pages : 786
Book Description
Established in 1884, the Naval War College operated until 1917 when, upon the United States' entry into the World War, it was deactivated. This early operational period was characterized by a struggle to maintain existence and to develop a distinct institutional identify while contributing to the development of American naval professionalism. The College reopened in June, 1919, under the direction of Admiral William S. Sims, USN. He and his successors worked during the interwar period to develop a naval educational institution responsive to American naval needs arising from the experience of the First World War, developments in naval strategy and tactics as well as in science and technology, and worldwide political, economic and social forces. To fulfill an evolving College mission of 'training for higher command, ' Sims devised an institutional structure that endured without major permanent change throughout the interwar. During this period successive College administrators worked to assure that the College's role in naval preparedness would not be downgraded or minimized. This effort was complicated in the 1920s by arms limitation programs, public apathy and antipathy, and political and economic instability. In the 1930s administrative difficulties were further intensified by rising world-wide nationalism and militarism. By 1940 several aspects of the College program had stagnated. However, its graduates permeated the Navy command structure. Therefore, when the College's continued existence was threatened, a solution was devised--based primarily on a program of shorter, more specialized courses. (Author).
Versatile Guardian
Author: Richard A. Von DoenhoffPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Admiral William Shepherd Benson, First Chief of Naval Operations
Author: Mary KlachkoPublisher: US Naval Institute Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
In this full-length study of the navy's first CNO, the authors offer a judicious evaluation of Benson's sound leadership of the navy at war.