Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812

di Alfred Thayer Mahan (Autore)

e-artnow, 2024

Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812, authored by Alfred Thayer Mahan, is a two-volume historical exploration delving into the pivotal role of naval warfare in the Anglo-American War of 1812. Mahan, a distinguished United States naval officer and historian, meticulously unveils the intricate web of causes leading to the conflict between the United States, its Indigenous allies, and the United Kingdom with its North American colonies. In this historical account, Mahan offers a thorough examination of the sea power dynamics that shaped the course of the war. The narrative is not confined to traditional naval battles but expansively explores the influence of naval strength on diverse theaters of war, including the critical engagements on Lake Erie and Lake Champlain. Mahan argues convincingly that the outcome of wars is not determined by isolated incidents or naval clashes but by the strategic deployment and effective coordination of massed forces By providing a nuanced understanding of the factors leading to the War of 1812 and emphasizing the impact of naval power on both conventional and unconventional theaters, Mahan crafts a compelling argument about the decisive role of sea power in shaping historical events.

• Autore: Alfred Thayer Mahan
• Anno edizione: 2024
• Editore: e-artnow
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 4066339589322

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