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Navy Expansion

Sabine Lorca

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

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Navy Expansion explores the U.S. Navy's transformation from a modest fleet to a global maritime superpower. The book connects the Navy's growth to American foreign policy and technological advancements. Readers gain insight into how strategic decisions, like the late 19th-century "New Navy" era, and the need for technological superiority, such as the shift from ironclads to aircraft carriers, drove naval build-up. It emphasizes the interplay between military might and international relations, showing how naval power projects American influence. The book uniquely integrates technological, strategic, and political factors, avoiding a purely military-centric view. It examines the geopolitical landscape, technological advancements, and conflicts that tested the Navy's capabilities. Furthermore, the book addresses ethical considerations related to interventionism and maritime dominance. Beginning with the navy's nascent stages, the book progresses chronologically through key periods, including the World Wars, the Cold War, and the post-Cold War era. Each section analyzes the drivers of naval development. By drawing upon naval archives, government documents, and expert scholarship, Navy Expansion offers a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. Navy's role in shaping the modern world.
Disponibile da: 21/03/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 64 pagine.

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