*A quick disclaimer is that normally I don’t like to ponder alternative/counterfactual history too much because it tends to get too outlandish. That being said,
Tag: naval history
Fleet-in-Being: Can an inferior naval fleet defeat a larger one?
Comparisons between the various military forces of the world, be they land, naval, or air forces, are nothing new or even original. In fact, our
Book Review: A History of Naval Tactical Thought by Giuseppe Fioravanzo
Note: I’m trying a different format for book reviews. Topic & Content A textbook discussing the application and changes to naval tactics throughout history from
The Line of Battle
AKA Battle Line, line-ahead, or column formation One of the most historically important concepts with regard to naval warfare, the line of battle is also
Book Review: Battle At Sea by R.G. Grant
R.G. Grant has authored a number of books on similar subjects, such as Battle, Warrior, Commanders, and Flight. All of these are large-format, coffee table-style
The Weather Gage
Also spelled weather gauge The weather gage refers to how two ships are positioned relative to each other in relation to the direction of the
