Britský námořní historik a stratég, jehož díla ovlivnila námořní reformy na přelomu 19. a 20. století. Jeho práce jsou dodnes oceňovány pro svůj strategický vhled. Zaměřoval se na principy námořního vojenství, které formovaly strategické myšlení. Jeho analýzy zůstávají klíčové pro pochopení námořní historie a strategie.
Julian S. Corbett explores the intricacies of naval strategy, emphasizing the importance of enhancing the role of navies in supporting land warfare and amphibious operations. His analysis advocates for a more integrated approach to maritime strategy, suggesting that a stronger connection between naval and land forces could significantly improve military effectiveness.
This reprint preserves the original 1889 edition of Monk, offering readers an authentic experience of the text as it was first published. The high-quality reproduction ensures that the historical and literary value of the work is maintained, making it a valuable addition for collectors and enthusiasts of classic literature.
In this fresh and introspective collection of essays, Julia Corbett examines
nature in our lives with all of its ironies and contradictions by seamlessly
integrating personal narratives with morsels of highly digestible science and
research. Each story delves into an overlooked aspect of our relationship with
nature, and how we cover our tracks.
Focusing on the Royal Navy's role during the Great War, this comprehensive five-volume history utilizes extensive records from both the British and German Admiralties. It includes telegrams, officers' reports, and state papers, alongside maps and diagrams. The first volume covers the pre-war organization of British fleets, initial naval engagements, and key battles, including the Heligoland Bight and the loss of notable ships. It also explores overseas operations, such as the Cameroons Expedition and naval confrontations in the Far East, concluding with significant battles in the South Atlantic.
With a History of the Rise of England as a Maritime Power, Vol. I
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Focusing on the life of Sir Francis Drake, this volume explores his pivotal role in the Tudor Navy and the broader rise of England as a maritime power. The book delves into historical events and naval strategies that shaped England's dominance at sea during the Tudor period. As a reprint of the original 1917 edition, it preserves the historical insights and detailed accounts of naval warfare, offering readers a comprehensive view of England's maritime evolution and Drake's contributions to it.
With A History Of The Rise Of England As A Maritime Power (1899)
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The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, reflecting its historical significance. While it may contain imperfections like marks and notations due to its age, it is offered as part of a commitment to preserve and promote important literature. The edition aims to provide an accessible, high-quality version that remains true to the original text, ensuring that readers can appreciate its cultural value.
The book focuses on the scarcity and rising costs of early 1900s literature, emphasizing the value of classic works. It highlights a commitment to republishing these timeless texts in modern, affordable editions, preserving the original content and artwork for contemporary readers.
In his excellent book explaining naval strategy, Julian S. Corbett examines sound maritime strategy. Crucially, he advances the view that navies could perform much better if their role in assisting land warfare and amphibious forces were increased. Writing in the early 20th century, Corbett draws upon centuries of naval battles and identifies several common strains. The development of war strategies at sea often entailed trial and error - the author elects to explain how strategy evolved as much from calamity as practice. How naval force should be assembled, how it should form up, and how concentrations and dispersal of ships should be organized each receive discussion. Although naval warfare has substantially changed since this book's original publication, it continues to be consulted for its timeless and sound advice. Corbett's era predated the extensive use of submarines and aeroplanes in naval combat, but his conclusions remain sound and sought after even in the tutoring of modern maritime strategy.
This volume is mainly concerned with the Dardanelles operations from their inception as a naval diversion to their development into a major combined operation and its failure. Although the narrative is related from a naval point of view it is necessarily concerned with military movements, but they have been dealt with only in so far as seemed essential to make clear the navy s part in supporting the army. Purely naval operations treated include the raid on the Yorkshire coast in December 1914 and the Dogger Bank action on 24th January 1915. In a separate cover are ten maps/plans accompanying the text.
This volume deals with events in Home Waters from the spring of 1915 to the Battle of Jutland, 31st May/1st June 1916 which is covered in considerable detail with an analysis of the results comparing ships of the opposing fleets and losses in personnel and ships. It is also concerned with the Dardanelles campaign up to the final evacuation and the launching of the Salonika expedition. It deals with the campaign in Mesopotamia as far as the Battle of Ctesiphon 22-24 November 1915. It also describes the finding and destruction of the Koenigsberg. The author died a few hours after completing the final chapter and the proofing and checking of the narrative was carried out by Lt Col E. Y. Daniel, RM, secretary of the Historical Section of the Committee of Imperial Defence. The task of completing the history was taken over by Henry Newbolt.
