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BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book providing an account of Operation CATAPULT.

Ed. With historical and contemporary examples in mind, the author reconsiders naval strike as an indirect method of pursuing sea control. A 20 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers the latest volume in the Britannia Naval Histories of World War Two series, looking at the opening months of the war against Japan in Southeast Asia in 1941-2.

Ed. The Naval Staff Research author contends that the current warfare transformation demonstrates a systemic technological model favouring the defensive or, in naval terms, sea denial. How should the RN, which must act offensively to achieve policy objectives, adapt? A 10 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book which examines a new theory regarding the circumstances around the loss of HMS Hood in the Second World War.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book examining the development of midget submarines and manned torpedoes during the Second World War.

Ed. A balanced and insightful investigation into the iconoclastic leadership style of Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay, master organiser and exacting operational planner. A 45 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers John Nichol’s new book, Blitz, which provides a powerful, poignant and timely discussion of particularly the Home Front in the Second World War as well as contemporary challenges.

Ed. The expert author tackles the thorny question of academic freedom in the US Professional Military Education field. Originally published in the USNI’s Proceedings, June 2026. A 10 minute read.