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LoC No.: 00000512

Title: Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles

Note: Reading ease score: 45.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Mark C. Orton, Jeannie Howse and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "Lessons of the War with Spain and Other Articles" by A. T. Mahan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The collection explores the military and naval dimensions of the Spanish-American War, focusing particularly on the lessons learned and the implications for naval strategy and national security. Mahan's discussion emphasizes the importance of naval power and fortification in modern warfare. The opening of the book sets the stage for Mahan's analysis by discussing the context and motivations behind the war with Spain, acknowledging the complexities of military actions and strategies involved. He highlights the importance of understanding military and naval matters for the general public, as this knowledge fosters a more informed and prepared citizenry. Additionally, Mahan critiques the initial strategic decisions made during the conflict, particularly relating to targeting and resource allocation, underscoring the significance of coastal defense and the interplay between land forces and naval operations. Through these insights, the author aims to provide a deeper understanding of maritime strategy and the pressing national interest in maintaining a robust naval capability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914

EBook No.: 28377

Published: Mar 21, 2009

Downloads: 110

Language: English

Subject: United States -- Colonial question

Subject: International Peace Conference (1st : 1899 : Hague, Netherlands)

Subject: Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Naval operations

Subject: Naval art and science

LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 00000512

Title: Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles

Note: Reading ease score: 45.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Mark C. Orton, Jeannie Howse and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was created from images of public domain material
made available by the University of Toronto Libraries
(http: //link.library.utoronto.ca/booksonline/).)

Summary: "Lessons of the War with Spain and Other Articles" by A. T. Mahan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The collection explores the military and naval dimensions of the Spanish-American War, focusing particularly on the lessons learned and the implications for naval strategy and national security. Mahan's discussion emphasizes the importance of naval power and fortification in modern warfare. The opening of the book sets the stage for Mahan's analysis by discussing the context and motivations behind the war with Spain, acknowledging the complexities of military actions and strategies involved. He highlights the importance of understanding military and naval matters for the general public, as this knowledge fosters a more informed and prepared citizenry. Additionally, Mahan critiques the initial strategic decisions made during the conflict, particularly relating to targeting and resource allocation, underscoring the significance of coastal defense and the interplay between land forces and naval operations. Through these insights, the author aims to provide a deeper understanding of maritime strategy and the pressing national interest in maintaining a robust naval capability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914

EBook No.: 28377

Published: Mar 21, 2009

Downloads: 110

Language: English

Subject: United States -- Colonial question

Subject: International Peace Conference (1st : 1899 : Hague, Netherlands)

Subject: Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Naval operations

Subject: Naval art and science

LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.