"A Pacific Effect": The United States Navy, Naval Engagement, and the World Cruise of the Great White Fleet
Daniel P. Curzon and Tyler A. Pitrof
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Dr. Daniel Curzon and Dr. Tyler Pitrof analyze the world cruise of the Great White Fleet and its context to provide worthwhile lessons for today's naval professionals. They contend that the world cruise of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet remains relevant as it demonstrated the need for close cooperation with allies to project power over long distances, the enduring importance of fleet readiness to combat effectiveness and diplomacy, the potential of forward deployment as a tool of deterrence, and the utility of operational experimentation for adapting to new methods of warfare. By analyzing the circumstances and actions of the Navy in an earlier great power system, this work encourages present-day Navy officers and officials to consider actions from a new perspective.
Publication Note: The print edition is cataloged under ISBN 978-1-943604-94-4 and the 508-compliant digital edition under ISBN 978-1-943604-96-8.
