Types of Naval Officers, Drawn from the History of the British Navy
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Six British naval careers give A. T. Mahan a way to examine the different abilities a fleet needs. His subjects are Hawke, Rodney, Howe, Jervis, Saumarez and Pellew, officers whose service spans the conflicts of 1739 to 1815. These biographical studies connect individual temperament with command, discipline and naval strategy during the age of sail. The preface also traces their links with America, from colonial family connections to service in the War of Independence.
Mahan uses incidents and anecdotes to explain the professional character of his subjects. In the section on Howe, meetings with Franklin and an unsuccessful attempt at reconciliation show how personal goodwill could coexist with political disagreement. Readers interested in leadership will find a historian weighing energy, judgment and natural aptitude, while placing those qualities within the changing organization and demands of a navy.
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