News, Articles and Comment

Ed. The author revisits the issue of seablindness [112/2, p. 264], comparing the history of defence unification in the UK and US and taking stock of the situation today. A 30 minute read.

Ed. Taking stock of current challenges, with an eye to the strategic decisions made during the Cold War, the author argues that future RN thought leaders must be cultivated today. A 10 minute read.

Ed. Our correspondent responds to Lt Gen Robert Fry’s recent article, sounding a note of caution and encouragement.

Ed. The author reviews the argument for closer integration between RN medical and nursing officers and BRNC Dartmouth. A 10 minute read.

Ed. Archibald Buckle’s story recounts the courage, leadership, and devotion to duty that was typical of the Royal Naval Division in the First World War – and demonstrates the value that reservists provide as a flexibly deployable resource. The author draws on official history and primary sources to emphasise Archibald Buckle’s exceptional wartime career. A 20 minute read.

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. 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. A personal reflection on a naval career, highlighting the critical need for effective fatigue management in the operational context, the author advocates adopting emerging technologies to enhance safety and performance at sea. A 30 minute read.

Ed. The author argues that fundamental institutional reform must coincide with sea power education to reverse Britain’s naval decline. Part three of three of the author’s uncompromising ‘Art of Admiralty’ series [111/3, p. 94 & 112/2, p. 264]. A 20 minute read.