"The Navy as a Fighting Machine" by Bradley A. Fiske is a discussion about the critical role of naval power in war and peace. It argues that a strong navy is key to preventing enemies from blocking a country's trade and harming its safety. Looking at past events, the book highlights how important naval forces have been for winning wars and managing relationships between countries. The book starts by asking what navies are for, what makes them strong, and how they should be designed and used. It points out the importance of naval power in deciding the results of battles and political arguments, and connects military strength to a country's ability to protect itself, suggesting that countries often use force to solve disagreements. This sets the stage for a deeper look into naval strategy and what it means for countries that want to stay strong and stable in the world.
The Navy as a Fighting Machine
By Bradley A. (Bradley Allen) Fiske
Explore how a powerful fleet can dictate international relations, protect a nation's interests, and resolve conflicts, all while shaping the course of history.
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About the AuthorRear Admiral Bradley Allen Fiske was an officer in the United States Navy who was noted as a technical innovator. During his long career, Fiske invented more than a hundred and thirty electrical and mechanical devices, with both naval and civilian uses, and wrote extensively on technical and professional issues; The New Yorker called him "one of the notable naval inventors of all time." One of the earliest to understand the revolutionary possibilities of naval aviation, he wrote a number of books of important effect in gaining a wider understanding of the modern Navy by the public. For inventing the rangefinder, he was awarded the Elliott Cresson Medal of The Franklin Institute in 1891.
Rear Admiral Bradley Allen Fiske was an officer in the United States Navy who was noted as a technical innovator. During his long career, Fiske invented more than a hundred and thirty electrical and mechanical devices, with both naval and civilian uses, and wrote extensively on technical and professional issues; The New Yorker called him "one of the notable naval inventors of all time." One of the earliest to understand the revolutionary possibilities of naval aviation, he wrote a number of books of important effect in gaining a wider understanding of the modern Navy by the public. For inventing the rangefinder, he was awarded the Elliott Cresson Medal of The Franklin Institute in 1891.
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