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Abstract of the Course, 1900 - Softcover

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Synopsis

This book provides an in-depth study of the summer course at the Naval War College during the year 1900. It highlights the major changes implemented that year, including the participation of Marine Corps, Army, and Revenue-Cutter Service officers. The course aimed to encourage and promote the study of naval warfare as a science, leveraging yearly problems as foundations for war plan discussions. Given the heightened mechanical capabilities of the day, the course emphasizes the study of not only the construction and equipment of the battle fleet but also the vital question of how to effectively utilize this formidable weapon in wartime. The author posits that the book's insights on the main subject are significant because they emphasize the importance of studying how this formidable weapon should be used in war to accomplish its purpose: the advancement of the national interest.

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