The Influence Of History On Sea Power Summary

Confederate and Early American Seapower Navies win wars. It is important to remember that while going through this paper. To start off, the Confederates naval tactics and strategies were very similar to that of the early American Navy during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. However, the Confederates were not as effective as them.

In the book 1812: The Navy’s War, Author George C. Daughan gives the reader an inside look into the events that led to the War of 1812 and war itself. Within the book, Mr. Daughan analyzed the conflict between the recently discovered Unites States and Great Brittan. The book gives in detail the short-term consequences of the War, as well as the lingering effects the war brought to the United States. By the end of Mr. Daughan historic text it is abundantly clear that the War of 1812 forever impacted the way the United States military operated. Mr. Daughan gives an outstanding synopsis of the United State’s rise as a military power, specifically the United States Navy. Daughan gives the reader an in-depth look of these gruesome battles, by using letters, journal writing, and other first-hand accounts of those directly involved in the war.

7a. This book made a favorable impression on me and it will change the way I approach: people who question whether or not the Marine Corps should still exist. I can now easily explain the manner in how the

If the cruise was a success, Roosevelt believed that this endeavor would provide the United States with a prime example of a powerful and well-trained navy, but he also thought the good outcome of the event would allow him to expand the fleet with four complimentary ships. This would allow for more exploration and time overseas to invest ourselves in the affairs of foreign countries. Though the intent to prove America’s worth was strong, there were several other underlying concepts as well.

From captaining the American Navy’s most prized frigates to being a man every sailor could actively interact with, John Barry established himself to be an exceptional naval leader and hero. He guided his ships and sailors through many successful battles which were key in the establishment of the American Navy. Despite his great influence, Barry never put his personal interests in front of the Navy’s, and his dedication to the service centuries ago created the dominant Navy and Marine Corps team present today. Because he was an expert and popular mariner, a focused individual, and a naval visionary, John Barry was able to earn the title of “Father of the American Navy.”

What would have driven the United States to the point were they felt that they needed a conquering, man devouring, and machine destroying warship? Along with this question like this, I will yearn to find out the colorful history of the U.S.S Constitution. Diving into topics such as how the ship was designed and constructed, what battles the ship fought and conquered in, and how we use this over two hundred year old ship to this day. So let us dive in to the history of the ship that help protected the United States at a time where this great nation was at the point of extinction. During the 1790’s the heated rivalry between Great Britain and France was escalating just after the aftermath of the Revolutionary War seemed to been cooled down

Mahan's article claimed that America must go forth with expansionism, for an “increasing volume of public sentiment demands it”, “the growing production of the country demands it”, and that “the Americans must now look onward” (Doc. C). Mahan's tactics were heavily reliant on naval forces. He believed that “Three things are needful: first, protection of the chief harbors, by fortifications and coast-defense ships...Secondly, naval force, the arm of offensive power, which alone enables a country to extend its influence outward” and “thirdly, no foreign state should henceforth acquire a coaling position within three thousand miles of San Francisco” (Doc. C)

In 1878 after the publication of his book the Armies of Asia and Europe, Upton would turn his attention to the completion of reforming the American military policy. Upton’s publication explained his view of the history of the American military the shortcomings and failures that endangered the nation. The reform Upton proposed for expanding the Army organization, was an effort to apply the lessons learned from previous American conflicts as well as his observations from other nation’s armies during his career. Lessons learned is a term we frequently use in today’s military. We conduct After Action Reviews for every event, task, mission, and operation conducted. The point is to learn from

Through these values Roosevelt turned the old withered navy from the early days of the civil war to a great and much needed overhaul of a now recognized future United States Navy. “He had turned an outdated navy into a world power in less than a decade.” In a remarkable amount of time, sixteen modern steel battleships were built which would sail on a soon to come world voyage. This trip was to primary display future American naval power. Theodore Roosevelt was determined to make a modern battle ship fleet. Other countries had always set out for this goal as well. Alfred Thayer Mahan had an influence on Roosevelt in his book, “The Influence of Sea Power upon History 1660-1783.” Alfred had said that in order for a successful empire, naval expansion was necessary. Another aid that had influenced Roosevelt was William S. Sims, a former naval officer. He urged the United States to pursue upgrading and developing old naval gunnery systems and capabilities. Japan as well had begun a great undertaking of modernizing its navy fleet as well. America was falling behind. Japan had defeated the Russian navy a few years before, their success had startled the United States and other western powers. Slowly did Japan start to gain Pacific territory. Roosevelt was determined to uphold territory of the pacific and due too Japanese hostility Theodore sought to demonstrate and upgrade the American Navy. The new navy had made sure it communicated strong presence and great power and that it was ready to tackle any problem that came about or help in warfare if need be. This Fleet sent out by Theodore Roosevelt told others countries of again, an increasing world power. It also helped America by sending out these fleets that we learned what worked and what did not in the development of a navy and the

Mahan also wrote a book that highly influenced how America is today called “The Importance of Sea Power Upon History”. In his book he wrote about the importance of having a strong Navy and the bases to support it. Mahan, contradictory to what is said before, did look at other countries as he determined what it was that made countries strong. He found that Britain had the most powerful Navy and that they had bases close to the coast of the United States. He saw that this created an advantage that the United States did not have. In his other book, “The United States Looking Outward”, he writes what he believes are the three main things that the United States should

The study of the Atlantic as an interwoven community is a relatively new theory. Historians are beginning to see Atlantic History as “a sudden and harsh encounter between two old worlds that transformed both and integrated them into a single New World” , and not just separate entities with detached pasts. Atlantic History: Concept and Contours by Bernard Bailyn lays the framework for what Atlantic History is and how it should be studied. Bailyn states that the reasoning behind writing the book is that previous historians focus too much on the imperial history of the Atlantic world, when in fact the colonized areas had just as much of an effect on European powers as Europe had on their colonies. In this concise two part book, Bailyn’s main argument is that the concept of Atlantic History was inevitable because it is impossible to look at any major event of this time period without seeing its effects ripple throughout the entire Atlantic world.

Admiral William H. Mcraven addressed the 2014 graduating class at the University of Austin, Texas with more than eight thousand students in attendance. Adm. Mcraven’s address touched the hearts of millions all around the world with his inspirational message of how one person can change the world by following a simple set of rules. I chose this speech for my rhetorical analysis because of the important message it portrays, by how helping a few can eventually help many. Adm. Mcraven’s address was especially effective for his audience, much due to how he relates to the students by reminiscing of the day he graduated from UT while providing advice to his audience of college graduates preparing to begin their adult lives.

Navy wasn't the only expansion in the U.S. military to help fight the pirates. There was a new addition added in the same undeclared war against the Barbary pirates, the Marines were the newest asset in the United States military. When the blockade of Tripoli harbor didn’t workout as the U.S. had planned they decided to send troops in,the only problem was that they didn’t have enough ground troops. It wasn’t until General William Eaton and Lieutenant Presley O'bannon led eight other marines and six hundred mercenaries on an attack of Derna. While the Marines had existed before the Barbary war, fighting in the Revolutionary war as well, it wasn’t until they went to battle against the Barbary pirates that they would become an official part of the United States military. The Marines proved their worth during their fight against these pirates who reigned terror on the

Shortly following the Revolutionary War, America built one of the strongest merchant fleets the world had ever seen. Overseas trade flourished America’s economy, with its peak specifically in 1807 with exports ranging around $100 million (Hickey). Throughout this period of growth for America, Great Britain’s Royal Navy was without a doubt the master of the high seas. Not helping the future war, Thomas Jefferson was elected into office in 1801 and one of his most notable actions was to shrink the Navy and Military significantly. The homelands defense now laid in the hands of a small fleet of mainly gunboats. They did have a few capital ships, however their primary tasks were to remain as the “floating fortress” of vital eastern seaboard ports. Only quite rarely did they ever see open water conflict.

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