News, Articles and Comment

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book exploring the design, development and operational service of the US Navy’s Midway-class aircraft carriers, which were conceived in the Second World War and served through to the immediate post-Cold War period.

Ed. The author revisits Sharkey Ward’s career, a showcase in professionalism and mission command that would have been recognisable to Horatio Nelson. A 20 minute read.

Ed. The author takes on the classic systemic technological argument of naval platform obsolescence. Reprinted from the United States Naval Institute Proceedings with permission. A 10 minute read.

Ed. With particular attention to amphibious capabilities, the author makes the case for corvettes as the basis for RN fleet expansion. A 15 minute read.

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.

Ed. Holding reservations about the unknowns of the Type 83, the author considers the future of joint surface combatant procurement in the United Kingdom and Australia. A 15 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book providing a detailed history of the development of British naval gun mountings from the late 19th century to today.

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.

Ed. The author argues for clarity in Britain’s nuclear doctrine, positing that conventional forces should be prioritised for recapitalisation.