News, Articles and Comment

Ed. The author provides a comparison of Mahanian and Jominian thought with respect to naval and military Lines of Communication (LOCs), and emphasises the institutional, strategic nature of Mahan’s approach contrasting Jomini’s focus on operational art. A 20 minute read.

Ed. Originally published in 1949-1950, this three-part series on Admiral Charles Napier and his controversial command in the Baltic in 1854 during the Crimean War is here compiled as a complete text. Reproduced from the NR’s archives [37/4, p. 381; 38/1, p. 65; 38/2, p. 125]. A 60 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book exploring the life and naval career of Sir Home Popham.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers the latest edition of The Trafalgar Chronicle, exploring naval history in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book exploring the history of sail-making in East Coker, Somerset, and its wider significance.

Ed. Originally published in 1958, the author provided an instructive narration of Allied amphibious operations against Finnish and Russian coastal fortifications in the Baltic during the years 1854-5 of the Crimean War. Reproduced from the NR’s archives [46/2, p. 136]. A 30 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a self-published book exploring the Rowley admirals, five men from the same family who all served with distinction through the 18th and 19th centuries.

Ed. The author contends for a greater appreciation of the strategic campaign perspective when celebrating past RN victories. A 5 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book exploring the role of hydrographers supporting the Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Wars. The author is also a member of The Naval Review.