Hendrix Usn Cdr Henry (4 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This book examines President Theodore Roosevelts use of the United States naval services as supporting components of his diplomatic efforts to facilitate the emergence of the United States as a Great Power at the dawn of the 20th century.After reviewing the development of Roosevelts personal philosophy with regard to naval power, the book traverses four chapters that reveal Roosevelts use of the Navy and Marine Corps to support American interests during the historically controversial Venezuelan Crisis (1902-03), Panamas independence movement (1903) and the Morocco-Perciaris Incident (1904) as well as the voyage of the Great White Fleet.The book also reveals how Roosevelts actions combined to thrust the United States forward onto the worlds stage as a major player, and cemented T.Rs place in American history as a great president, whilst providing new information that finally lays to rest the controversy of whether Theodore Roosevelt did or did not issue an ultimatum to the German and British governments in December, 1902, bringing the United States to the brink of war with two of the worlds great powers. It also unveils a secret war plan developed during Panamas independence movement which envisioned the United States Marine Corps invading Colombia to defend the sovereignty of the new Panamanian republic, bringing together a comprehensive new history of the U.S. Navys early years.About the AuthorCDR Henry Hendrix is a career naval officer with 20 years naval service, who is currently assigned to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. This book examines President Theodore Roosevelts use of the United States naval services as supporting components of his diplomatic efforts to facilitate the emergence of the United States as a Great Power at the dawn of the 20th century. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This book examines President Theodore Roosevelts use of the United States naval services as supporting components of his diplomatic efforts to facilitate the emergence of the United States as a Great Power at the dawn of the 20th century.After reviewing the development of Roosevelts personal philosophy with regard to naval power, the book traverses four chapters that reveal Roosevelts use of the Navy and Marine Corps to support American interests during the historically controversial Venezuelan Crisis (1902-03), Panamas independence movement (1903) and the Morocco-Perciaris Incident (1904) as well as the voyage of the Great White Fleet.The book also reveals how Roosevelts actions combined to thrust the United States forward onto the worlds stage as a major player, and cemented T.Rs place in American history as a great president, whilst providing new information that finally lays to rest the controversy of whether Theodore Roosevelt did or did not issue an ultimatum to the German and British governments in December, 1902, bringing the United States to the brink of war with two of the worlds great powers. It also unveils a secret war plan developed during Panamas independence movement which envisioned the United States Marine Corps invading Colombia to defend the sovereignty of the new Panamanian republic, bringing together a comprehensive new history of the U.S. Navys early years.About the AuthorCDR Henry Hendrix is a career naval officer with 20 years naval service, who is currently assigned to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. This book examines President Theodore Roosevelts use of the United States naval services as supporting components of his diplomatic efforts to facilitate the emergence of the United States as a Great Power at the dawn of the 20th century. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.