Royal Naval Officers from War to War, 1918–1939 [electronic resource] /
Farquharson-Roberts, Mike.author.
In the context of their war experience in the First World War, the changes and developments of the Executive branch of the Royal Navy between the world wars are examined and how these made them fit for the test of the Second World War are critically assessed.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
In the context of their war experience in the First World War, the changes and developments of the Executive branch of the Royal Navy between the world wars are examined and how these made them fit for the test of the Second World War are critically assessed.
The officers of the Royal Navy before 1918 -- The naval officer and interwar society -- Becoming a naval officer: entry, education and training -- Personnel management -- The officers of the Royal Navy in the 1920s -- Malign neglect? the collapse of executive officers' morale -- The office''s nadir, and the inflection -- The ascension: improving morale -- The ascension: Admiral Chatfield and the coming war -- The naval officer in World War Two: the apogee -- Conclusion.
Great Britain. Royal Navy
Military history.
History, Modern.
Politics and war.
History of Britain and Ireland.
History of Military.
Modern History.
Military and Defence Studies.