News, Articles and Comment

Ed. The author provides an overview of the Russo-Japanese War as a watershed for the naval history of the 20^th century. A 10 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers Roger Moorhouse’s new book on the German U-Boat campaign in the Second World War.

Ed. With the war in Ukraine escalating into a European ‘grey zone’ conflict, the author considers the First Sea Lord fit to the task of reestablishing Britain’s maritime role in terms of NATO strategy, recognition of a leadership situation different yet similar to that of the early 20th century. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The author, with laudable clarity, laments the over-complexity of Human Factors and Project Management language with regard to defence, which can potentially create more problems than the process sought originally to solve. A 5 minute read.

Ed. Our correspondent from BRNC’s Pellew Division reflects on the influence and ethics of social media on the Armed Forces with regard to recruitment, civil-military relations and politics. A 10 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book providing a highly detailed account and analysis of the planning, execution and implications of the Battle of Midway.

Ed. The authors have just published a new book with Manchester University Press, comparing the history of the RN and Russian Navy. Here they provide an overview of the strategic factors shaping Russian decision-making. There is a very generous discount available for NR members. The best response to this article in the Naval Review Forum will win a prize copy of the book. A 10 minute read.

Ed. Our correspondent relates the fascinating story of his own involvement in the K219 saga.

Ed. The author continues his long-standing investigation [105/2, p. 168] into the Malay oki kaisen, with fresh insights as to those responsible. A 20 minute read.