Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914
Dates
- Existence: 18400927 - 19141201
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Alfred T. Mahan letter to Washington I. Chambers, 1892 Jul 27
Letter from Alfred T. Mahan, Newport, RI, July 27, 1892, to Lieutenant Washington I. Chambers, USN, regarding the concept of education at the Naval War College.
Mahan, Alfred T.: Abstract of his Lectures - Strategy of the Caribbean and Napoleon's Campaign of 1796, 1896
Abstract of six lectures on strategy that were given by Captain A. T. Mahan at the Naval War College. Over some time, Mahan delivered a course of lectures upon strategy that clearly and forcibly set forth the great truths of the art of war. The whole course was divided into two series, the first being, "The Strategic Features of the Caribbean" and the second series was devoted to "Some Considerations of the Art of War, Naval and Land, with Illustrations from Bonaparte's Italian Campaign of 1796-1797."
It is not apparent who compiled this abstract.
Mahan, Alfred T.: Abstract of Lectures on Strategy, 1899
Abstract of six lectures on strategy that were given by Captain A. T. Mahan at the Naval War College. Over some time, Mahan delivered a course of lectures upon strategy that clearly and forcibly set forth the great truths of the art of war. The whole course was divided into two series, the first being, "The Strategic Features of the Caribbean" and the second series was devoted to "Some Considerations of the Art of War, Naval and Land, with Illustrations from Bonaparte's Italian Campaign of 1796-1797."
It is not apparent who compiled this abstract.
Russell, Edgar Farr, Jr.: The influence of Mahan upon sea power, 1967 Apr 1
Student paper by Edgar Farr Russell, Jr. from the Defense Intelligence Agency on the influence on Mahan upon sea power. In this paper, Russell analyzes the effects of Mahan's background, education, and naval service to reveal the nature of his intellectual development and concludes that Mahan's influence is still in effect with the United States generally following his precepts. He ends with a recommendation that courses on Mahan's theories and doctrines be instituted at NWC and other military academies.
The Necessity and Objects of a Naval War College, 1888 Aug 6
Address by Captain A. T. Mahan, as President of the Naval War College at the opening of the Fourth Annual Session of the U.S. Naval War College on 1888 Aug 6.
This item was reprinted from the Proceedings of the United States Naval Institute, Vol. XIV, No 4, Whole No. 47.