The evolution of the U.S. Navy's maritime strategy, 1977-1986
By: John C. Hattendorf.
Series: Newport papers,; no. 19; Newport paper ;; no. 19.
Publisher: Naval War College
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Newport, R.I
Language: eng
Number of pages: 334
Subjects: Naval strategy -- History -- 20th century.; Naval strategy -- Decision making.; Sea-power -- United States.; National security -- United States.; Geopolitics -- United States.; United States -- Military policy.
Description: " ... this is a case study of the process by which a strategy was developed and applied within the present American defense establishment ... bearing in mind the broad aspects involved in the rational development of a strategy through an understanding of national aims, technological and geographical constraints, and relative military abilities."
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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