Since 1900, the Royal Navy has seen vast changes to the way it
operates. This book tells the story, not just of defeats and
victories, but also of how the navy has adjusted to over 100 years
of rapid technological and social change. The navy has changed
almost beyond recognition since the far-reaching reforms made by
Admiral Fisher at the turn of the century. Fisher radically
overhauled the fleet, replacing the nineteenth-century wooden
crafts with the latest in modern naval technology, including
battleships (such as the iconic dreadnoughts), aircraft carriers
and submarines. In World War I and World War II, the navy played a
central role, especially as unrestricted submarine warfare and
supply blockades became an integral part of twentieth-century
combat. However it was the development of nuclear and missile
technology during the Cold War era which drastically changed the
face of naval warfare - today the navy can launch sea-based strikes
across thousands of miles to reach targets deep inland. This book
navigates the cross currents of over 100 years of British naval
history. As well as operational issues, the authors also consider
the symbolism attached to the navy in popular culture and the way
naval personnel have been treated, looking at the changes in
on-board life and service during the period, as well as the role of
women in the navy. In addition to providing full coverage of the
Royal Navy's wartime operations, the authors also consider the
functions of the navy in periods of nominal peace - including
disaster relief, diplomacy and exercises. Even in peacetime the
Royal Navy had a substantial role to play. Covering the whole span
of naval history from 1900 to the present, this book places the
wars and battles fought by the navy within a wider context, looking
at domestic politics, economic issues and international affairs. It
will be essential reading for anyone interested in naval history
and operations, as well as military history more generally.
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