ID | 123975 |
Title Proper | Building on a 200- year legacy |
Language | ENG |
Author | Greenert, Jonathan W |
Publication | 2012. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | Today's U.S. Navy was born (or perhaps reborn) in the War of 1812. Though the Fleet was founded during the first year of the American Revolution, by 1812 it was still a small coastal navy with a limited ability to project power, protect ports, or control the sea. Those shortfalls hurt the United States in the War of 1812 and showed Americans very clearly the importance of a capable navy to protect the nation's security and economic prosperity. At the same time, the characteristics that eventually carried the small U.S. Fleet to victories against the British-tactical proficiency, forward operations, and warfighting readiness-became hallmarks of our Navy that endure to this day. |
`In' analytical Note | US Naval Institute Proceedings Vol.138, No.5; 2012: p.32-33 |
Journal Source | US Naval Institute Proceedings Vol.138, No.5; 2012: p.32-33 |
Key Words | US-Navy ; History-USA Navy ; History-USA ; History-18th Century ; Enduring Traits ; Future Planning ; Strategy |