Some Principles of Maritime Strategy Book

At first sight nothing can appear more unpractical less promising of useful result than to approach the study of war with a theory. There seems indeed to be something essentially antagonistic between the habit of mind that seeks theoretical guidance and that which makes for the successful conduct of war.

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In the early 20th century this book was required reading in any study of naval strategy. Though this work pre-dates the airplane, submarine, and missile, it still should be basic reading for students of the naval arts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)