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The First Naval War College Plan Against Spain by Lt. Cmdr. Charles H. Stockton
May 26, 2016
Introduction In a message to Congress on March 8, 1880 President Rutherford B. Hayes proclaimed: The policy of this country is a canal under American control. The United States cannot consent to the surrender of this control to any European Power. . . . No European Power can intervene . . . without adopting measures … CONTINUE READING ❯
Lessons Learned: Researching the Battle of Jutland 1916 at the Naval Historical Collection, U.S. Naval War College
May 26, 2016
It all started with the desire to create an exhibition for the Battle of Jutland’s 100th anniversary. Sure, I thought, I’m positive that the Naval Historical Collection includes enough material to create a great exhibit for the Naval War College Museum and an online exhibition for NHC. That was 7 months, three projects, and about … CONTINUE READING ❯
View from the Quarterdeck: July 2014
July 1, 2014
Have you ever wondered why it is that some individuals seem to be almost innately curious about the study of history? I vividly recall my mentor at the University of Washington, Professor Wilton B. Fowler, saying at the beginning of his course on U.S. Diplomatic History, “History is both my vocation and my avocation!” For … CONTINUE READING ❯
Learning to Fail: Lessons for the Twenty-First Century from the Pacific War
July 1, 2014
Brent Powers Lieutenant, U.S. Navy Introduction Figure 1: Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, has charged his officers with thinking about how they will show up to the next war and be lethal and dominant. Here he briefs the Pentagon press corps on America’s rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine … CONTINUE READING ❯
Blue versus Orange: The U.S. Naval War College, Japan, and the Old Enemy in the Pacific, 1945-1946
July 1, 2014
The role of the United States Naval War College and the planning pursued prior to 1941 in anticipation of having to fight Japan have been surveyed previously. Hal Friedman takes our understanding, though, a step further and examines the style of Naval War College education in the immediate aftermath of the just concluded war. Along … CONTINUE READING ❯