| ID | 082455 |
| Title Proper | Naming of the Parts |
| Other Title Information | corbett's theory of the means reconsideredered |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Grove, Eric |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines a little-known part of Julian Corbett's
Some Principles
of Maritime Strategy
(1911), the 'Theory of the Means' and compares it to thecontemporary designations of British warships. These underwent great
change in 1887, being named according to the ship's function (e.g. 'battleships'
and 'cruisers') as opposed to the previous approach of naming them
according to technological characteristics. This decision resulted from
changes in technology and in naval doctrine and strategy. The article
discusses Corbett's views about the battleships and cruisers of his time, and
concludes that the modern Royal Navy could usefully return to his
approach of designating warships |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence Studies Vol. 8, No.2; Jun 2008: p180-189 |
| Journal Source | Defence Studies Vol. 8, No.2; Jun 2008: p180-189 |
| Key Words | Navy ; Naval Doctrine ; Great Britain |