02627cam a22003493u 4500 28377 UtSlPG 20260610133640.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 00000512 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E660 Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914 Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-03-21 Produced by Mark C. Orton, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries (http://link.library.utoronto.ca/booksonline/).) "Lessons of the War with Spain and Other Articles" by A. T. Mahan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The collection explores the military and naval dimensions of the Spanish-American War, focusing particularly on the lessons learned and the implications for naval strategy and national security. Mahan's discussion emphasizes the importance of naval power and fortification in modern warfare. The opening of the book sets the stage for Mahan's analysis by discussing the context and motivations behind the war with Spain, acknowledging the complexities of military actions and strategies involved. He highlights the importance of understanding military and naval matters for the general public, as this knowledge fosters a more informed and prepared citizenry. Additionally, Mahan critiques the initial strategic decisions made during the conflict, particularly relating to targeting and resource allocation, underscoring the significance of coastal defense and the interplay between land forces and naval operations. Through these insights, the author aims to provide a deeper understanding of maritime strategy and the pressing national interest in maintaining a robust naval capability. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Colonial question International Peace Conference (1st : 1899 : Hague, Netherlands) Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Naval operations Naval art and science https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28377 69286 69286