Naval Efficiency: The War Readiness Of The Fleet (1902) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104212766)

""Naval Efficiency: The War Readiness Of The Fleet"" is a book written by Archibald Spicer Hurd in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of the British Navy at the turn of the 20th century. Hurd examines the efficiency of the Navy in terms of its personnel, training, organization, and equipment. He also discusses the importance of maintaining a strong navy in times of peace in order to be prepared for war.Throughout the book, Hurd argues that the British Navy needs to modernize and adapt to changing technologies in order to remain effective. He emphasizes the need for a strong and well-trained officer corps, as well as the importance of investing in new technologies such as wireless telegraphy and torpedo boats.Hurd's book is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the challenges faced by the British Navy during a period of rapid technological change. It is also a useful resource for contemporary scholars and naval historians interested in the history of naval warfare and the evolution of naval strategy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Archibald Spicer Hurd
ISBN-10: 1104212765
ISBN-13: 9781104212766
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/20/2009
Pages: 340
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d