Mahan’s Theory and the Realities of the First World War—His Final Considerations on Sea Power

Authors

Kevin D. McCranie, The U.S. Naval War College

Number

9

Abstract

Although Mahan’s commentary on World War I was constrained from August 1914 and he died in December, his understanding of naval strategy at the strategic level proved almost impeccable, and he made significant deductions about the newest technologies and their effects. His conclusions explain to a significant degree how the war developed in the years following his death.

Recommended Citation

McCranie, Kevin D. (2023) "Mahan’s Theory and the Realities of the First World War—His Final Considerations on Sea Power," Naval War College Review: Vol. 76: No. 1, Article 9.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol76/iss1/9