News, Articles and Comment

Ed. The author provides a personal reflection on RN-USN cooperation, a subject of continuing interest in the NR. A 5 minute read.

Ed. The author’s Eric Grove Prize-winning article tackles the perpetually controversial question of British naval aviation development amidst intense interservice rivalry between the world wars. A 10 minute read.

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

Ed. The author considers the causes and potential remedies for oceanic piracy, a perennial threat requiring both broad and narrow solutions. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The author continues his Cassandra call for counter-intuitive solutions targeting RN hull number shortages amidst perilous fiscal conditions. A 15 minute read.

Ed. Channeling Jon Sumida and Nicholas Lambert, the author reproduces National Archives documents to demonstrate the reality of the RN’s approach to submarine development at the turn of the 20^th century. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The author provides a primer on Norwegian fleet expansion during a period of immense geopolitical change in Europe. A 30 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book exploring the development of China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy from its origins in the Chinese Civil War through to its emergence as one of the major navies.

Ed. With renewed focus on mass and scaling in terms of force employment, the author considers potential options for the RNR’s expansion in wartime. A 15 minute read.