Understanding Victory: Naval Operations from Trafalgar to the Falklands (War, Technology, and History) - Hardcover

"Ultimately, this book should be required reading for naval professionals and will be a welcome addition to the libraries of professional military education institutions, universities, academics, and general readers." - Journal of Military History

Using four warship-centered examples, this book shows how naval battles are won or lost-and how technological advantage is rarely as decisive in defeat or victory as is often claimed. * Focuses on four ship-centered battle narratives: the battle of Trafalgar, the battle of Jutland, the sinking of the Prince of Wales and Repulse, and the Falklands War * Identifies 11 perspectives that explain victory and defeat in naval operations * Provides a history-based survey of successful naval operations while highlighting the nature of naval operations in the 21st century * Presents information written in a clear, reader-friendly style without compromising on its scholarly standards of content and accuracy * Offers fascinating reading for naval college students, general audiences who enjoy naval history, and naval historians alike