Project Gutenberg 2006-01-18 Public domain in the USA. 229 Fiske, Bradley A. (Bradley Allen) 1854 1942 Fiske, Bradley Allen The Navy as a Fighting Machine E-text prepared by Robert J. Hall "The Navy as a Fighting Machine" by Bradley A. Fiske is a military strategy treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores the essential role of naval power in warfare and political stability, particularly emphasizing how a strong navy can prevent blockades and ensure a nation's trade and defense. Fiske presents historical examples to underline the vital contributions of naval forces to military success and international relations. The opening of the book begins with the author addressing fundamental questions about the purpose of naval forces, the necessary components for effective naval power, and principles of naval design and operation. Fiske emphasizes the significance of the navy in shaping the outcomes of wars and political conflicts. He discusses the interplay between military power and the territorial integrity of nations, arguing that historical trends show an inclination toward using military force as a means of resolving disputes. The detailed examination of naval warfare's historical context sets the stage for the author's subsequent analyses of naval strategy and its implications for nations seeking to maintain power and stability on the global stage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 42.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Sea-power Naval art and science Navies United States. Navy -- Management Naval strategy V Text Category: History - Warfare 703041 2025-08-07T11:55:20.327857 text/html 703764 2023-04-02T01:42:31 text/html 566099 2025-08-07T11:55:30.304785 application/epub+zip 573768 2025-08-07T11:55:23.790829 application/epub+zip 293717 2025-08-07T11:55:22.442822 application/epub+zip 779063 2025-08-07T11:55:34.861796 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 749130 2025-08-07T11:55:29.402880 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 468101 2022-09-08T11:40:16.963429 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 634213 2025-08-07T11:55:18.883835 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 634024 2023-04-02T01:40:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18917 2025-08-07T11:55:35.000771 application/rdf+xml 11719 2025-08-07T11:55:22.957840 image/jpeg 2809 2025-08-07T11:55:22.700894 image/jpeg 218610 2023-04-02T01:45:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 458760 2023-04-02T01:46:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 548492 2025-08-07T11:55:20.392861 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia