Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914
Dates
- Existence: 18400927 - 19141201
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Bradley, Claiborne S.: A study of Admiral Mahan's strategy and its application in Europe during World War II, 1967
Mahan, Alfred T.: Strategic Problems and List of Questions on Capt. Mahan's works, 1895
List of questions and discussion points based on the works of Captain Mahan and strategic problems from naval history including: the Triple Alliance, Nicaragua Canal, possible war between Japan and Russia, naval administration, naval vs. military strategy, elements of sea-power, and the War of 1778-1783 among others.
Pullar, Walter S., Jr.: Is Mahan relevant?, 1971
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.