02266cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000510011224500350016326400510019830000470024933600260029633700260032233800360034850000310038450800380041552012500045353400450170365300140174865300260176265300110178865300380179965300190183785600430185699900170189917547UtSlPG20260610133417.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aV1 aFiske, Bradley A.q(Bradley Allen),d1854-194214aThe Navy as a Fighting Machine 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-01-18  aE-text prepared by Robert J. Hall  a"The Navy as a Fighting Machine" by Bradley A. Fiske is a military strategy treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores the essential role of naval power in warfare and political stability, particularly emphasizing how a strong navy can prevent blockades and ensure a nation's trade and defense. Fiske presents historical examples to underline the vital contributions of naval forces to military success and international relations.  The opening of the book begins with the author addressing fundamental questions about the purpose of naval forces, the necessary components for effective naval power, and principles of naval design and operation. Fiske emphasizes the significance of the navy in shaping the outcomes of wars and political conflicts. He discusses the interplay between military power and the territorial integrity of nations, arguing that historical trends show an inclination toward using military force as a means of resolving disputes. The detailed examination of naval warfare's historical context sets the stage for the author's subsequent analyses of naval strategy and its implications for nations seeking to maintain power and stability on the global stage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSea-power  aNaval art and science  aNavies  aUnited States. Navy -- Management  aNaval strategy40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17547  c58933d58933