Command Sea Naval Control by Palmer Michael (45 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Good Condtion. 377 pages. Palmer's book offers a sweeping historical analysis of naval command and control from the 1500s to the modern era, focusing on how admirals and fleet commanders have navigated the fog of war the persistent uncertainty in combat situations. He examines the evolution of command structures, the impact of technological innovations, and the tension between centralized authority and the need for flexibility in dynamic environments. From the age of sail through the rise of steam power and into the era of electronic warfare, Palmer traces how navies adapted their strategies and communications to maintain effectiveness at sea. Drawing on case studies and historical examples, he reveals how commanders balanced initiative with discipline, and how their decisions shaped the outcomes of major naval conflicts. The book is both a scholarly study and a compelling narrative of leadership under pressure, offering insights into the enduring challenges of maritime command. Original green & cream cloth, gilt lettered. With a creased & torn dustwrapper. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: Varied Books; ISBN: 0674016815. ISBN/EAN: 9780674016811. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. …

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Condition: New. Commanders at sea struggle with the unpredictability of natural elements and with a shroud of uncertainty often referred to as the "fog of war". Over the centuries, most admirals tried to find in new technologies a means to assert centralized control over their forces. This work observes five centuries of dramatic encounters under sail and steam. Num Pages: 400 pages, 12 maps. BIC Classification: 3J; HBTM; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 518. . 2007. New Ed. paperback. . . . .…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 400 pages. Commanders at sea struggle not only with the unpredictability of natural elem ents, but also with a shroud of uncertainty often referred to as the fog of war . Over the centuries most admirals yielded to the natural temptation to find in new technologies a means to assert centralized control over their forces. But o ther commanders have recognized the fog for what it is: a constant level of unce rtainty resistant to mere technological solution.In this grand history of naval warfare, Michael Palmer observes five centuries of dramatic encounters un der sail and steam. From reliance on signal flags in the seventeenth century to satellite communications in the twenty-first, admirals looked to the next advanc e in technology as the one that would allow them to control their forces. But wh ile abilities to communicate improved, Palmer shows how other technologies simul taneously shrank admirals' windows of decision. The result was simple, if not ob vious: naval commanders have never had sufficient means or time to direct subord inates in battle.Successful commanders as distant as Horatio Nelson (1758 -1805) and Arleigh Burke (1901-1996) accepted this reality. They sought solution s to the dilemmas of command in the personal indoctrination of subordinates thro ugh discussion, comradeship, and displays of trust and confidence. Such leaders created a commonality of vision and fostered a high degree of individual initiat ive. Their decentralized approach to command resulted in a resiliency that so of ten provided the key to success in battle.Palmer's exciting and enlighten ing history reveals the myriad efforts of naval commanders to navigate the fog o f war.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. As new condition forest green boards, white cloth spine, and gold spine lettering contained in an as new condition non price-clipped color illustrated dust jacket. Includes Author Dedication; List of Battle Maps; Preliminary Page Quote; Prologue: A Regular Confusion; Notes; Acknowledgments; and Index. Illustrated with black-and-white maps. "Naval culture is very different from military culture. The difference is the result of four centuries of autonomy of command at sea. Michael Palmer explains this brilliantly." -- John Lehman, former Secretary of the Navy, 1981-1987. "Palmer has produced what seems to be the only work ever specifically devoted to the problems of command at sea. A highly original volume, fascinating from beginning to end." -- Martin van Creveld, author of Command in War. "Command at Sea is a lucid and engaging book which represents a much-needed new approach to the history of naval warfare. Michael Palmer's work makes interesting reading for anyone and essential reading for the professional." -- Ronald Spector, author or At War at Sea. "In this sweeping tour de force, Michael Palmer illustrates the impact that signaling systems had on command decision making during four centuries of naval combat. Citing a score of pivotal naval engagements from Kentish Knock in 1652 to Desert Storm in 1991, Palmer shows dramatically how success at sea depended of effective communication, whatever the dominant technology." -- Craig L. Symonds, U.S. Naval Academy. "Commanders at sea struggle not only with the unpredictability of natural elements but also with a shroud of uncertainty called the "fog of war." Over the centuries most admirals have yielded to the natural temptation to find in new technologies ways to assert centralized control over their fleets. But other commanders have recognized the fog for what it is: a constant level of uncertainty resistant to mere technological solution. In this grand history of naval warfare, Michael Palmer observes five centuries of dramatic encounters under sail and stream. From reliance on signal flags in the seventeenth century to satellite communications in the twenty-first, admirals looked to the next advance in technology as the one that wold allow them to control their forces. But while abilities to communicate improved, Palmer shows, other technologies simultanously shrank admirals' windows of decision. As a result, naval commanders have never had sufficient means or time to direct subordinates in battle. Successful commanders such as Horatio Nelson (1758 - 1805) and Arleigh Burke (1901 - 1996) accepted this reality. They sought solutions to the dilemmas of command in the personal indoctrination of subordinates through discussion, comradeship, and displays of trust and confidence. Such leaders created a commonality of vision and fostered a high degree of individual initiative. Their decentralized approach to command resulted in a resiliency that often provided the key to success in battle. Palmer's exciting and enlighening history reveals the myriad efforts of naval commanders to navigate the fog of war." -- from the inner front and rear jacket flaps. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Michael A. Palmer is Professor of History, East Carolina University. Perlak, Marianne (book design) (illustrator).…