A history of naval warfare reassesses five centuries of encounters under sail and steam and the technologies that improved communications and simultaneously shrank naval commanders' windows of decision, profiling successful naval commanders and their places in world history.
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Michael A. Palmer is Professor of History, East Carolina University.
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good Condtion. First Edition. 377 pages. Palmer's book offers a sweeping historical analysis of naval command and control from the 1500s to the modern era, focusing on how admirals and fleet commanders have navigated the fog of war the persistent uncertainty in combat situations. He examines the evolution of command structures, the impact of technological innovations, and the tension between centralized authority and the need for flexibility in dynamic environments. From the age of sail through the rise of steam power and into the era of electronic warfare, Palmer traces how navies adapted their strategies and communications to maintain effectiveness at sea. Drawing on case studies and historical examples, he reveals how commanders balanced initiative with discipline, and how their decisions shaped the outcomes of major naval conflicts. The book is both a scholarly study and a compelling narrative of leadership under pressure, offering insights into the enduring challenges of maritime command. Original green & cream cloth, gilt lettered. With a creased & torn dustwrapper. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: Varied Books; ISBN: 0674016815. ISBN/EAN: 9780674016811. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 28 years selling on ABE; 28 years of taking care of customers on ABE; A seller you can rely on. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 519052
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 400 pages. Commanders at sea struggle not only with the unpredictability of natural elem ents, but also with a shroud of uncertainty often referred to as the fog of war . Over the centuries most admirals yielded to the natural temptation to find in. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5785af
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