The Navy as a fighting machine

Description:

"What is the navy for? Of what parts should be composed? What principles should be followed in designing, preparing, and operating it in order to get the maximum return for the money expended? To answer these questions clearly and without technical language is the object of this book"--Preface.

subjects: Naval art and science,  Navies,  Management,  Naval strategy,  United States,  Sea-power,  United States. Navy,  Naval battles