Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-216) and index.
Contents:
The changing paradigm of war : the United States and irregular warfare theory -- The philosophy : A.T. Mahan and the foundations of U.S. naval thought -- War fighting theory and practice, 1914/1941 : the ascendency of the capital ship -- Lessons, retrenchment, and theory, 1945/1951 -- Theory and the challenge of irregular warfare, 1950/1980 -- Theoretical renaissance : the maritime strategy, 1980/1990 -- Strategy adrift, 1990/2001 -- The new challenge : 9/11 and the use of naval power in irregular warfare -- The legacy lives on -- Conclusions: The cycles of history.
Summary:
"This book discusses the challenges of irregular warfare in the 21st century, and the need for U.S. naval power to develop a new strategic paradigm"-- Provided by publisher.
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