Operational Warfare at Sea - 9781138224254

Taylor & Francis

Operational Warfare at SeaTheory and Practice\nAuthor(s): Milan Vego\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138224254, 978-1138224254\nSynopsis\nThis work explains and critically examines the main theoretical aspects of operational warfare at sea. \n\nIt utilizes diverse examples from naval history, ranging from the ancient era to the present day, to offer a comprehensive description and analysis of the key components of operational warfare at sea today. Specifically, it explains the military/naval objectives, levels of war, types of major naval/joint operations and maritime campaigns, and their main elements. In contrast to many works, this book focuses on the role of the naval operational commanders in command and control and decision-making. It also describes in great detail the main elements of naval operational leadership and operational thinking, which are illustrated by examples of successful warfighting admiral.