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From Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life24 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2728 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life23 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2728 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life22 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2738 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life21 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2742 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life20 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2743 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life19 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2737 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life18 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2735 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life17 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2736 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life16 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2735 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life15 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2727 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life14 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2722 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life13 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2728 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life12 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2734 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life11 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2731 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life10 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2721 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life09 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2730 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life08 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2744 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life07 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2725 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life06 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2729 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life05 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2720 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life04 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2724 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life03 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2721 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life02 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2727 minFrom Sail to Steam-  Recollections of Naval LifeFrom Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life01 - From Sail to Steam- Recollections of Naval Life by Alfred Thayer MahanDive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660‚Äì1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.2025-07-2725 minReset Your Thinking PodcastReset Your Thinking PodcastBook: Next 100 YearsGeorge Friedman's "The Next 100 Years" I. Overview: "The Next 100 Years" by George Friedman is a geopolitical forecast attempting to predict major global trends, conflicts, and power shifts throughout the 21st century. Friedman employs a method of analyzing underlying geographic and historical realities to project future events, emphasizing broad outlines rather than precise details. He focuses on the enduring importance of geography, technology, and demographic shifts in shaping international relations. The book emphasizes the continued dominance of the United States while also forecasting the rise of new regional powers and potential challenges to American hegemony. 2025-02-2717 minNIDS KnowledgeNIDS KnowledgeReal Space Strategy: Teddy Roosevelt, Mahan, and the Panama Canal: Lessons for Spacepower Host, Christopher Stone and Dr. Coyote Smith explore the historical significance of the Panama Canal and its implications for modern space strategy. Coyote discusses the influence of naval strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan on the canal's construction and its relevance to contemporary geopolitical concerns, particularly regarding choke points and national security. The discussion transitions to the future of the Space Force, emphasizing the need for a maritime approach to space operations and the importance of resource harvesting in the context of great power competition.2025-02-1033 miniDeep DiveiDeep DiveCommand of the Seas: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Power of Naval StrategyIn this episode of iDeep Dive, we explore Alfred Thayer Mahan's groundbreaking naval strategy, as detailed in his seminal work The Influence of Sea Power Upon History. Mahan's theories underscore the pivotal role of sea-based trade in establishing national power and emphasize the importance of controlling the seas through decisive naval battles to disrupt enemy commerce. We examine the operational and policy aspects of Mahan's strategy, including his six key elements for sustaining naval power and the significance of a dominant battle fleet supported by strategically located global bases. The episode also contrasts Mahan's ideas with those of Sir Julian...2024-12-1722 minThe Strategy BridgeThe Strategy BridgeAlfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power with Nicholas LambertNicholas Lambert joins the Strategy Bridge Podcast to talk about Alfred Thayer Mahan, his concept of sea power, and the ideas and events that shaped his worldview. Lambert is the author of “The Neptune Factor: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power.”  2024-12-1659 minGlobal Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaGlobal Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaMahan y la geoestrategia naval de España | Estrategia podcast 114Archivo completo del podcast ordenado por categorías temáticas en: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://global-strategy.org/podcast/⁠ ¡Bienvenidos a Estrategia, el podcast de Global Strategy! En este episodio Samuel Morales (⁠@smormor⁠ en X) y el profesor Josep Baqués, acompañados por Gonzalo Vázquez ⁠(@GonzaloVzquezO1⁠ en X), analizan los cinco temas fundamentales que conforman la teoría de Alfred Mahan, utilizándolos seguidamente para entender y evaluar la geoestrategia naval española con cada uno de ellos. El episodio concluye subrayando la necesidad de leer y entender las ideas de Mahan en clave de gran estrategia, y como herramienta fundamental para potenciar el poder marítimo es...2024-09-021h 05Global Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaGlobal Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaMahan y la geoestrategia naval de España | Estrategia podcast 114Archivo completo del podcast ordenado por categorías temáticas en: ⁠⁠⁠https://global-strategy.org/podcast/ ¡Bienvenidos a Estrategia, el podcast de Global Strategy! En este episodio Samuel Morales (@smormor en X) y el profesor Josep Baqués, acompañados por Gonzalo Vázquez (@GonzaloVzquezO1 en X), analizan los cinco temas fundamentales que conforman la teoría de Alfred Mahan, utilizándolos seguidamente para entender y evaluar la geoestrategia naval española con cada uno de ellos. El episodio concluye subrayando la necesidad de leer y entender las ideas de Mahan en clave de gran estrategia, y como herramienta fundamental para potenciar el...2024-09-021h 05The RealignmentThe Realignment498 | Nicholas A. Lambert: Alfred Thayer Mahan's Legacy & Why Sea Power Still Determines the Fate of NationsSubscribe to The Realignment to access our exclusive Q&A episodes and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail Us: realignmentpod@gmail.comFoundation for American Innovation: https://www.thefai.org/posts/lincoln-becomes-faiNicholas A. Lambert, author of The Neptune Factor: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Nicholas discuss why Alfred Thayer Mahan's 19th century work on The Influence of Sea Power Upon was...2024-08-151h 02Global Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaGlobal Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaGeopolítica clásica (2): Mackinder y Spykman | Estrategia podcast 100Archivo completo del podcast ordenado por categorías temáticas en: ⁠https://global-strategy.org/podcast/⁠ ¡Bienvenidos a Estrategia, el podcast de Global Strategy! En este episodio Josep Baqués, acompañado por Javier Jordán (⁠@JavierJordanE⁠ en X), continúa comentando autores clásicos de la Geopolítica. En este episodio hablamos de las teorías geopolíticas del británico Halford J. Mackinder sobre el Heartland y del norteamericano Nicholas Spykman sobre el Rimland. En el episodio ponemos además en relación estas teorías con ejemplos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la Guerra Fría, y la rivalidad actual entre OT...2024-04-041h 05Global Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaGlobal Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaGeopolítica clásica (2): Mackinder y Spykman | Estrategia podcast 100Archivo completo del podcast ordenado por categorías temáticas en: https://global-strategy.org/podcast/ ¡Bienvenidos a Estrategia, el podcast de Global Strategy! En este episodio Josep Baqués, acompañado por Javier Jordán (@JavierJordanE en X), continúa comentando autores clásicos de la Geopolítica. En este episodio hablamos de las teorías geopolíticas del británico Halford J. Mackinder sobre el Heartland y del norteamericano Nicholas Spykman sobre el Rimland. En el episodio ponemos además en relación estas teorías con ejemplos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la Guerra Fría, y la rivalidad...2024-04-041h 05Global Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaGlobal Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaGeopolítica clásica (1): Alfred T. Mahan y la geopolítica del mar | Estrategia podcast 99Archivo completo del podcast ordenado por categorías temáticas en: https://global-strategy.org/podcast/ ¡Bienvenidos a Estrategia, el podcast de Global Strategy! En este episodio Josep Baqués, acompañado por Javier Jordán (@JavierJordanE en X), nos introduce a las teorías de tres autores clásicos de la Geopolítica. En el episodio de hoy comenzamos por Alfred T. Mahan y la geopolítica del mar, destacando el análisis de las siguientes variables: ubicación geográfica de los Estados, aprovechamiento de dicha geografía (incluyendo las infraestructuras, mentalidad abierta hacia el mar, espíritu comercial. y est...2024-03-251h 01Global Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaGlobal Strategy | Geopolítica y EstrategiaGeopolítica clásica (1): Alfred T. Mahan y la geopolítica del mar | Estrategia podcast 99Archivo completo del podcast ordenado por categorías temáticas en: https://global-strategy.org/podcast/ ¡Bienvenidos a Estrategia, el podcast de Global Strategy! En este episodio Josep Baqués, acompañado por Javier Jordán (⁠@JavierJordanE⁠ en X), nos introduce a las teorías de tres autores clásicos de la Geopolítica. En el episodio de hoy comenzamos por Alfred T. Mahan y la geopolítica del mar, destacando el análisis de las siguientes variables: ubicación geográfica de los Estados, aprovechamiento de dicha geografía (incluyendo las infraestructuras, mentalidad abierta hacia el mar, espíritu comercial. y estrategias maríti...2024-03-251h 01CAVASShipsCAVASShipsCAVASSHIPS Podcast [Mar 09, ’24] Ep: 135 Diving into Seapower w/ Nicholas LambertWelcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week, noted author and scholar Nicholas Lambert has a new book out where he dives into Mahan and lessons from Naval History. Be sure to check out friend of the pod Steve Deal's review of Nick's new book: The Neptune Factor: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power. Please send us feedback by DM’ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email...2024-03-0938 minPreble HallPreble HallThe Neptune FactorDr. Claude Berube, Director of the US Naval Academy Museum, interviews Dr. Nicholas Lambert on his forthcoming book, "The Neptune Factor: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power". Dr. Lambert completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Oxford University.  He was the Class of 1957 Chair at the U.S. Naval Academy from 2016 to 2018.  His previous books include Sir John Fisher’s Naval Revolution, Planning Armageddon, and The War Lords and the Gallipoli Disaster. 2023-12-121h 17Confused Heap of FactsConfused Heap of FactsEpisode 39 - Kuehn on MahanDrs. Jonathan Abel and Bill Nance talk with Dr. John Kuehn about the naval theorist Alfred Mahan. He explains Mahan's background and why he chose the Navy over his father's Army. He traces Mahan's career during the middle of the nineteenth century, correcting several errors that have entered the historical record about it. He then details Mahan's theories and how they interacted with his history and those of his contemporaries, like Teddy Roosevelt. Finally, he summarizes Mahan's influence. "History is only a confused heap of facts." - Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield Host: Dr. Jonathan...2023-10-011h 05School of WarSchool of WarEp 88: John H. Maurer on Alfred Thayer Mahan (New Makers of Modern Strategy #10)John H. Maurer, the Alfred Thayer Mahan Professor of Sea Power and Grand Strategy at the Naval War College and contributor to New Makers of Modern Strategy, joins the show to talk about Mahan and his relevance today.▪️Times     •    01:30 Introduction     •    02:06 Mahan struck from the syllabus    •    06:30 Early writings    •    09:19 Looking out at the world     •   12:17 Six elements of seapower    •    15:01 Arming for peace    •    20:35 Corbett     •    22:54 The 18th century     •   29:49 A political scientist     •    35:10 Where might one go wrong?    •   39:03 Free security    •    42:26 Who should we be reading? Follow along on Instagramhttp://sc2023-09-0545 minHistoriandoHistoriandoEp. 033: El Jefe: Populismo y corrupción en el Puerto Rico de 1898 y la Dra. Nieve de los Ángeles VázquezEl Dr. Edwin R. Jusino Aldarondo presenta a la Dra. Nieve de los Ángelez Vázquez, profesora de historia en la UPR de Bayamón y autora del libro El Jefe: Populismo y corrupción en el Puerto Rico de 1898, donde dialogan sobre temas relacionados a la figura de Luis Muñoz Rivera, la situación política en Estados Unidos que desemboca en la invasión de Puerto Rico y otros temas. Para contactar a la Dr. Nieve de los Ángeles lo puede hacer via su portal de internet www.nievedelosangeles.com Para contactar al Dr. Ju...2023-08-221h 47School of WarSchool of WarEp 83: Aaron O’Connell on 'Geopolitics 101'Aaron O’Connell, Associate Professor of History at the University of Texas at Austin, joins the show to talk about the “founding fathers” of 20th century geopolitical thought: Mahan, Mackinder, and Spykman. ▪️Times   •    01:46 Introduction     •    02:20 From Marine to scholar to the NSC    •    06:24 Alfred T. Mahan    •    12:27 Choke points, decisive battle, and battleships    •   15:45 Security through imperialism      •    18:08 Chinese Mahanians    •    20:33 China’s crowded neighborhood    •    21:27 Halford Mackinder    •   28:56 Heartland rising      •    31:36 Inner and outer crescent    •    33:01 Nicholas Spykman     •    37:55 The nature of power    •    39:03 Containment    •   42:11 The American role    •    46:22 The path of partnerships2023-07-2548 minThe EI PodcastThe EI PodcastEI Weekly Listen — The geopolitics and grand strategy of Alfred Thayer Mahan by John H. MaurerAlfred Thayer Mahan's writings on naval warfare have overshadowed his contributions to geopolitics. His theories, however, are clearly playing out today. Read by Leighton Pugh. Image: A print of a First World War Imperial German Navy battlecruiser, the SMS Goeben. Credit: Troy GB images / Alamy Stock Photo 2023-05-2535 minSea PowerSea PowerEpisode 3: Mahan and the Struggle for World PowerA discussion on The Road to Pearl Harbor: Great Power War and the Pacific (USNI Press, 2022).Hosted by Isaac KardonGuest: Dr. John H. MaurerBio: John Maurer, PhD, serves as the Alfred Thayer Mahan Distinguished University Professor of Sea Power and Grand Strategy at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. As Chair of the Strategy and Policy Department, he led a major reform of the College’s curriculum on strategy.2023-05-2343 minTalking StrategyTalking StrategyAube and the Jeune Ecole: Strategy for the WeakAdmiral Arne Røksund joins Beatrice and Paul to discuss a set of French strategists collectively referred to as the Jeune Ecole, ‘the young school’. The Jeune Ecole is considered the counterpoint to many battle-obsessed land strategists and followers of 19th century US naval officer Alfred Thayer Mahan. Leading among the strategists of the Jeune Ecole were Admiral Théophile Aube (1826–1890), who held the posts of governor of Martinique and navy minister, and Gabriel Charmes, an influential journalist whom he had met in the French colonies. For them, as for many other strategists of the decades before and afte...2023-02-2829 minThe Un-Diplomatic PodcastThe Un-Diplomatic PodcastRealism's Imperial Origins Part I, w/ Dr. Matthew Specter | Ep. 142Van's interview with Dr. Matthew Specter discusses his new book, The Atlantic Realists. They get into the diverse understandings of the realist tradition, trace its roots to imperial competition in the 19th century, the bizzare intellectual inspirations the Nazis found in US history, whether realism is useful for progressives and the left, and some surprising history about a cast of characters ranging from Hans Morgenthau to Alfred Thayer Mahan to Carl Schmitt. Buy the Book: https://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=28906 Un-Diplomatic Newsletter: https://www.un-diplomatic.com Buy Me a Coffee: https://www...2023-02-0545 minStosunki Międzynarodowe AMWStosunki Międzynarodowe AMWAlfred Thayer Mahan. Ewangelista potęgi morskiej | Dr Wincenty Karawajczyk➡️ Dr Wincenty Karawajczyk. Pracownik Akademii Marynarki Wojennej w Gdyni. Odbył staże naukowe, m.in. w United States Naval Academy, Annapolis; Koninklijk Instituut voor de Marine, Den Helder; Akademii Obrony Narodowej, Warszawa. W 2004 r. ukończył International Crisis Management Course w szwedzkiej Akademii Obrony Narodowej (SNDC) w Sztokholmie. Jest autorem ponad 70 publikacji. Należy do Akademickiego Towarzystwa Andragogicznego.  🟣Rozmawiają: ℹ️🎓Paweł Kusiak (Twitter – @pawelkusiak)  ℹ️🎓Łukasz Wyszyński (Twitter – @L_Wyszynski)  🟡Współpraca przy kanale: Oskar Charuta  🌏🗺Katedra Stosunków Międzynarodowych AMW 📧📬Napisz do nas: geopolityka.sm@gmail.com  🟡ℹ️Autorem muzyki, która została wykorzystana w material...2022-12-1659 minHorns of a DilemmaHorns of a DilemmaSee Power? Seapower!The field of strategy is littered with authors whose works are often-quoted but seldom-read. While Clausewitz is likely the foremost example of such an author, the naval strategists Alfred Thayer Mahan and Sir Julian Corbett are not far behind.  In this week's episode of Horns of a Dilemma, Professor Kevin McCranie of the U.S. Naval War College discusses his book, Mahan, Corbett, and the Foundations of Naval Strategic Thought. McCranie's talk provides an overview of the writings of both naval thinkers, and highlights how their works complement each other and continue to exert a profound influence on modern st...2022-10-2833 minTalking StrategyTalking StrategyNeptune’s Prophet: Alfred Thayer Mahan with Cdr Dr Benjamin ArmstrongWriting when the USA was becoming a great power, strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) drew on historical precedent in his talks and books to prepare America to pick up the baton from the United Kingdom. Unashamedly imperialist, Mahan wrote in his The Impact of Sea Power on History, ‘Naval strategy has for its end to found, support, and increase, as well in peace and in war, the sea power of a country.’ Yet as he pondered the instruments and their ways of application, blending geopolitical, economic and cultural considerations in his analysis, Mahan’s thinking was much more n...2022-10-2533 minListen, Learn, and Be Captivated by Free AudiobookListen, Learn, and Be Captivated by Free AudiobookAdmiral Alfred Thayer Mahan: The Life and Legacy of Americas Most Influential Naval Strategist Audiobook by Charles River EditorsListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 618835 Title: Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan: The Life and Legacy of Americas Most Influential Naval Strategist Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Roger Wood Format: Unabridged Length: 01:08:00 Language: English Release date: 08-12-22 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: History, Biography & Memoir, North America, Military Summary: Alfred Thayer Mahan is arguably the most influential military strategist in American history, and one of the worlds most important naval theorists. His work has been nearly as influential as the famous German military theorist Carl von Clausewitz (1780-1831), and the lesser-known but nearly as influential...2022-08-121h 08CounterVortex PodcastCounterVortex PodcastCounterVortex Episode 116: The Russian menace to EuropeIn Episode 116 of the CounterVortex podcast, Bill Weinberg provides an overview of geostrategic and political thinking on the criticality of Eastern Europe and especially Ukraine, from the Crimean War to the contemporary catastrophe. Despite contemporary misconceptions, Karl Marx and Frederick Engels shared the perception of a "Russian menace to Europe" with thoerists of Western imperialism such as Halford John Mackinder, Lord Curzon, Alfred Thayer Mahan, Nicholas J. Spykman, and Zbigniew Brzezinski. Arch-reactionary or openly fascist conceptions of "Eurasianism" were taken up by the German Karl Haushofer and the Russians Mikhail Katkov and Ivan Ilyin—the latter a formative influence on Al...2022-03-2743 minSchool of WarSchool of WarEp. 18: Bruce Jones on SeapowerBruce Jones, director of the Project on International Order and Strategy of the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution, joins the show to discuss seapower. Times 00:51 - Introduction  01:17 - The importance of seapower today 06:45 - Innovation of container shipping and how that changed the global economy  12:50 - China re-enters the seas  16:54 - China’s security challenges at sea 22:44 - Shallow seas, narrow passages, and massive ships  24:06 - China’s strategic interest in Taiwan   26:10 - China’s alienation of potential allies   29:08 - American strategic view of the Pacific Ocean 34:41 - Relations between the United States...2022-02-2253 minCAHUNICASTCAHUNICASTJIC #03 - Estratégia Marítima e Alfred MahanNeste episódio, a conversa é sobre estratégia marítmia dos EUA no início do século XX, analisando a figura do oficial da marinha americana, Alfred T. Mahan. Por último, é analisado a ligação entre Mahan e a Revolta da Chibata. Apresentadora: Maria Clara Pacheco Convidado: Marco Aurélio 2022-01-2649 minPartnering LeadershipPartnering Leadership118 [BEST OF] Leadership lessons from billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein | Greater Washington DC DMV ChangemakerIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, David Rubenstein, co-founder & co-chairman of Carlyle Group & President of the Economic Club of Washington DC, shares his journey from working at the White House to starting one of the largest private equity investment firms globally. He also talks about his leadership lessons, philanthropy, Peer-to-Peer interviewing for the Economic Club of Washington DC and Bloomberg TV, and the legacy he plans to leave behind. Some highlights:- David Rubenstein’s childhood and how he became an avid reader- David’s experience at the White House working for forme...2021-12-2341 minBookstackBookstackEpisode 45: Bruce Jones on Naval Supremacy and Today’s GeopoliticsAlfred Thayer Mahan would feel right at home in today’s geopolitical landscape: all of the great struggles of our time are playing out atop, within, and below the world’s oceans. Bruce Jones joins host Richard Aldous this week to discuss what the struggle for global supremacy might look like, as outlined in his new book, To Rule the Waves. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.persuasion.community/subscribe2021-11-1929 minPartnering LeadershipPartnering Leadership91 Leadership lessons from billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein | Greater Washington DC DMV ChangemakerIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, David Rubenstein, co-founder & co-chairman of Carlyle Group & President of the Economic Club of Washington DC, shares his journey from working at the White House to starting one of the largest private equity investment firms globally. He also talks about his leadership lessons, philanthropy, Peer-to-Peer interviewing for the Economic Club of Washington DC and Bloomberg TV, and the legacy he plans to leave behind. Some highlights:- David Rubenstein’s childhood and how he became an avid reader- David’s experience at the White House working for forme...2021-09-2141 minJeune École: Pod & PenJeune École: Pod & PenPod#4 Naval Irregular Warfare, Great Power Competition and the Early American Navy Who guest features on Pod#4? CDR Benjamin ‘BJ’ Armstrong, USN is a former Search and Rescue and Special Warfare pilot. CDR Armstrong obtained his PhD in War Studies from the Kings College London and is currently a professor of naval history at the Unites States Naval Academy. BJ has published three books, including: Small Boats and Daring Men: The History of the Early American Navy. CDR Armstrong has routinely written for US Naval Institute’s Proceedings and multiple other publications, with his full publication list available here. What do we discuss? What constitutes naval irregu...2021-04-0252 minTHE APUSH FILESTHE APUSH FILESFile #016 Alfred Thayer MahanAlfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) was a naval strategist and historian. He graduated for the U.S. Naval Academy in 1859 and served in the Civil War. A prominent American historian who emphasized the importance of sea power in war and peace, he influenced the growth of the U.S. Navy and promoted U.S. Imperialism. Mahan wrote The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 (1890), which had a significant impact on U.S. and world naval strategy and foreign policy preceding World War I.2021-03-0307 minAfter the ‘End of History’After the ‘End of History’Has China Won? Part III -- Mahan, Island Chains and CarriersAfter the ‘End of History’ is a podcast about International Relations and History. It is part of the Hawks & Sparrows project. Want more? Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon to receive bonus episodes, as well as early releases of the monthly Hawks & Sparrows newsletter. You can also follow us on Twitter @after_history. Thanks for listening,Mario and Tom *Episode XVIII takes a detour from Mahbubani's "Has China Won?" and looks closely at the military side of the burgeoning strategic conflict between the American hegemon and its rival to...2021-02-051h 16After the ‘End of History’After the ‘End of History’Has China Won? Part III -- Mahan, Island Chains and CarriersAfter the ‘End of History’ is a podcast about International Relations and History. It is part of the Hawks & Sparrows project. Want more? Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon to receive bonus episodes, as well as early releases of the monthly Hawks & Sparrows newsletter. You can also follow us on Twitter @after_history. Thanks for listening,Mario and Tom *Episode XVIII takes a detour from Mahbubani's "Has China Won?" and looks closely at the military side of the burgeoning strategic conflict between the American hegemon and its rival to...2021-02-051h 16Partnering LeadershipPartnering Leadership18 Leading ourselves with more meaningful goal setting | Mahan Tavakoli Partnering Leadership InsightIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks about how to think about goals differently and encourages leaders to think about their impact and legacy.Some highlights:The story behind Alfred Nobel’s legacyMahan Tavakoli shares insights on Bronnie Ware’s article about regretsSetting goals for impact and leaving a meaningful legacyAlso mentioned in this episode:Alfred Nobel, InventorBronnie Ware, AuthorConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Lead...2021-01-0707 minMidratsMidratsEpisode 571: Naval Primacy is America's Best Strategy, with Jerry HendrixWhen trying to get a grasp on the best way to secure the nation's security and interests, why should Americans look to the sea?Do American's assume or take for granted what three-quarters of a century of American dominance of the high seas gifted them?Is this assumption in danger? Where do we stand and what steps need to be taken to secure what every American living assumes is their birthright?To discuss this and related issues this Sunday from 5-6pm Eastern will be one of our favorite guests, Dr. Jerry...2020-12-141h 06Ways of WorkingWays of Working#7 - Rory McDonnell - “If you wish for peace, prepare for war.”Today I am chatting with Rory McDonnell - coach of professional high-performance mix martial arts (MMA) athletes. Rory is one of the owners and coaches at the renowned Para Bellum gym in Oakville, Canada. Once a successful professional fighter, he now sharpens his leadership and coaching skills building high-performance athletes (amateur and professional). We discuss a slew of topics including - Martials arts + MMA, building high-performance athletes, books for summer reading and so much more. Some references in the podcast: Contact Rory - coach@parabellum.com Instagram - @snoopror ...2020-07-131h 15ExoNews BulletinExoNews Bulletine240 Where US Space Power is IncubatedAccording to US Naval theorist Alfred Thayer Mahan, the United States achieved dominance and “victory” over the “high seas” on Earth by enabling and protecting global commercial shipping. Through a strong Navy, a civilian Merchant Marine, and control of strategic geography including coaling stations, island possessions, choke points, and great works such as the Panama Canal, the American shipping domain included all of the “blue waters” of the world’s oceans.2020-03-1303 minMidratsMidratsEpisode 530: Best of Towards a 350 Ship Navy, with Jerry HendrixThis podcast first aired in December of 2016.Even before the election, President-elect Trump mentioned he wanted to get to a 350 ship Navy. The outgoing Secretary of the Navy has put us on a path to 308, and in his waning months is fighting a holding action on the shipbuilding budget giving as good of a turnover in this area to his relief.What are the viable paths to 350 we could see in the opening years of a Trump Presidency? How long could it realistically take? What would a fleet look like 5, 10 or 20 years down the road?2020-03-0657 minTarihin Öteki YüzüTarihin Öteki YüzüRum Ateşi’nden Fosfor Gazına Kimyasal Silahların TarihçesiTarihçi Ayşe Hür, bu haftaki programında, bugünlerde yeniden gündemde olan kimyasal silahları ele alıyor. Ayşe Hür: ''Tarihin en ünlü kimyasal silahı çok sonraları Haçlıların verdiği adla Rum Ateşi (bizde Grejuva) denilen gizemli silahtı. Bu silahın içeriği Bizans’ın devlet sırrıydı. Hümanist bilim insanı, sanatçı Leonardo da Vinci bile, kireç taşı, arsenik, sülfür ve bakır pasından oluşan bir toz karışımı düşmanı boğacak bir silah olarak kullanmayı önermişti. Kimyasal gazların kullanımına karşı ilk ciddi tavır alış 1899’da Hague Konferansı’n...2019-11-0752 minNew Books in Diplomatic HistoryNew Books in Diplomatic HistoryDavid Milne, "Worldmaking: The Art and Science of American Diplomacy" (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2015)There are countless ways to study the history of U.S. foreign policy. David Milne, however, makes the case that it is “often best understood” as “intellectual history.” In his innovative book, Worldmaking: The Art and Science of American Diplomacy (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2015), follows the lives and ideas of several foreign policy thinkers, from the naval strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan at the turn of the twentieth century to Barack Obama in the twenty-first. By doing so, Milne helps us understand the changes and continuities in US foreign policy.One of the virtues of studying biography is that a life is...2019-06-181h 14New Books in National SecurityNew Books in National SecurityDavid Milne, "Worldmaking: The Art and Science of American Diplomacy" (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2015)There are countless ways to study the history of U.S. foreign policy. David Milne, however, makes the case that it is “often best understood” as “intellectual history.” In his innovative book, Worldmaking: The Art and Science of American Diplomacy (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2015), follows the lives and ideas of several foreign policy thinkers, from the naval strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan at the turn of the twentieth century to Barack Obama in the twenty-first. By doing so, Milne helps us understand the changes and continuities in US foreign policy.One of the virtues of studying biography is that a life is...2019-06-181h 14CEMOS 2019/2020CEMOS 2019/2020Estratégia 7. História da Estratégia Marítima TeóricaEpisódio 7. História da Estratégia Marítima Teórica.  Tratado de Estratégia (Hervé Coutau-Bégarie).  Imagem: Alfred T. Mahan.2019-06-1011 minCEMOS 2019/2020CEMOS 2019/2020Geopolítica 3. MahanEpisódio 3. Alfred Thayer Mahan2019-05-2906 minStates of Anarchy with Hamsini HariharanStates of Anarchy with Hamsini HariharanEp. 10: All History is Maritime HistoryLincoln Paine comes aboard to talk about the maritime history of the world and Asia. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read more: The Sea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the World -- Lincoln Paine The Geopolitical Vision of Alfred Thayer Mahan The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 – Alfred Thayer Mahan The Grotian Doctrine of the Freedom of the Seas Reappraised -- Alison Reppy  You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on And...2019-05-1422 minPeeking DuckPeeking DuckEp. 10: All History is Maritime HistoryLincoln Paine comes aboard to talk about the maritime history of the world and Asia. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read more: The Sea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the World -- Lincoln Paine The Geopolitical Vision of Alfred Thayer Mahan The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 – Alfred Thayer Mahan The Grotian Doctrine of the Freedom of the Seas Reappraised -- Alison Reppy  You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts...2019-05-1427 minNew Books in National SecurityNew Books in National SecurityScott Mobley, "Progressives in Navy Blue: Maritime Strategy, American Empire, and the Transformation of U.S. Naval Identity, 1873-1898" (Naval Institute Press, 2018)This episode of the New Books in Military History podcast is something of a sea change, so to speak, as we turn our attention to naval policy and strategy.  Institutional reform is a well-established topic in studies of the ground and air forces of the United States, ranging from Alexander Hamilton and John C. Calhoun through to Emory Upton and Billy Mitchell.  By comparison, with the noted exception of Alfred Thayer Mahan, much less has been written about the growing professionalism and institutional transformation of the United States Navy in the late nineteenth century.  Our guest for this episode add...2019-03-061h 04Mobile Suit Breakdown: the Gundam PodcastMobile Suit Breakdown: the Gundam Podcast1.24 - Making AmendsShow Notes This week, we recap, review, and analyze Mobile Suit Gundam episode 27 and 28 (26 and 27 in the US), "A Spy on Board" and "Across the Atlantic Ocean," discuss our first impressions, and provide commentary and research on: possible inspiration for the G-Sky EZ, the Cape Verde Islands, famous pro-wrestling tag-teams that may have inspired the Gogg mobile suits, language and culture notes, and submarine warfare in WWII. - A reference on the Allied Phonetic Alphabet (as opposed to the in-use-now Nato Phonetic Alphabet), in which "E" = "Easy." - All about Sherman tank variants...2019-02-091h 15The Institute of World PoliticsThe Institute of World PoliticsGrand Strategy and American Power in the Asia Pacific Since 1783About the Book: Soon after the American Revolution, certain of the founders began to recognize the strategic significance of Asia and the Pacific and the vast material and cultural resources at stake there. Over the coming generations, the United States continued to ask how best to expand trade with the region and whether to partner with China, at the center of the continent, or Japan, looking toward the Pacific. Where should the United States draw its defensive line, and how should it export democratic principles? In a history that spans the eighteenth century to the present, By More Than Providence...2019-01-291h 09Uncorking a StoryUncorking a StoryBestseller George GaldorisiGeorge is a career naval aviator whose thirty years of active duty service included four command tours and five years as a carrier strike group chief of staff. He began his writing career in 1978 with an article in the U.S. Navy’s professional magazine, U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings. In addition to his Rick Holden thrillers published by Braveship Books, he has written thirteen other books distributed by mainstream publishers, including several bestselling novels in the rebooted Tom Clancy’s Op-Center series, including Out of the Ashes, Into the Fire, Scorched Earth, and Dark Zone.  With his longti...2018-07-211h 01MidratsMidratsEpisode 414: Best of Anti-Access Area-Denial (A2AD) with Sam TangrediPower projection, sea control, access denial, and the ability to impose your will on the enemy from the sea; or depending on your perspective, prevent them from doing the same.If the comparative advantage of American military power includes the use of the world's oceans as a basing area from projecting power and national will, how can other nations design systems and tactics to trump that advantage? What are in place now, and what can we expect to see in the near future?Our guest for the full hour will be Sam J. Tangredi, a defense s...2017-12-101h 10Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country MusicCocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country MusicCR004 - Bobbie Gentry: Exit Stage LeftIn 1967, Bobbie Gentry's recording of a song she wrote, called "Ode to Billie Joe," directly influenced the future of every major musical genre in America. In the early '80s, she disappeared. What happened in the decade between? Why did Bobbie Gentry vanish? Who was she, even? Since we can't ask Bobbie for answers, these are mysteries we either have to learn to live with or try to solve for ourselves. This episode of Cocaine & Rhinestones examines every little thing we know about Bobbie Gentry, her life and her music. Today's story takes us from the cotton lands of Mississippi...2017-11-141h 44A Better Peace: The War Room PodcastA Better Peace: The War Room PodcastMAHAN AND SEA POWER -- GREAT STRATEGISTS (EPISODE 4)In this fourth episode of War Room’s special series on Great Strategists, Patrick Bratton explores Alfred Thayer Mahan's The Influence of Seapower upon History and its relevance to the 21st century. Writing at the turn of the 20th century, Mahan was explicitly thinking about the role of sea power for the United States as it emerged onto the world stage, and his ideas, though very influential at the time, have fallen somewhat out of favor in more recent thinking about sea power. Mahan's emphasis on big fleets and decisive battles have led some to dismiss Mahan as hopelessly out of...2017-09-1516 minGreat Strategists Archives - War Room - U.S. Army War CollegeGreat Strategists Archives - War Room - U.S. Army War CollegeMAHAN AND SEA POWER -- GREAT STRATEGISTS (EPISODE 4)In this fourth episode of War Room’s special series on Great Strategists, Patrick Bratton explores Alfred Thayer Mahan's The Influence of Seapower upon History and its relevance to the 21st century. Writing at the turn of the 20th century, Mahan was explicitly thinking about the role of sea power for the United States as it emerged onto the world stage, and his ideas, though very influential at the time, have fallen somewhat out of favor in more recent thinking about sea power. Mahan's emphasis on big fleets and decisive battles have led some to dismiss Mahan as hopelessly ou...2017-09-1516 minJaws of DefeatJaws of DefeatEpisode 14: The Battle of the ChesapeakeIn 1781, there seemed little hope for the American Revolution. The war in the north had stagnated, and the British were in the process of driving the Continental army out of the south. And then the Royal Navy lost a battle. To the French navy. After the Battle of the Chesapeake, the victory at Yorktown became possible, and all that followed. Learn a bit about the engagement, campaign, and naval tactics from the age of fighting sail as we discuss the battle with a guest contributor. Sources: E.B. Potter...2017-08-1657 minJaws of DefeatJaws of DefeatEpisode 14: The Battle of the ChesapeakeIn 1781, there seemed little hope for the American Revolution. The war in the north had stagnated, and the British were in the process of driving the Continental army out of the south. And then the Royal Navy lost a battle. To the French navy. After the Battle of the Chesapeake, the victory at Yorktown became possible, and all that followed. Learn a bit about the engagement, campaign, and naval tactics from the age of fighting sail as we discuss the battle with a guest contributor. Sources: E.B. Potter...2017-08-1657 minThe Institute of World PoliticsThe Institute of World PoliticsWorld War I Centennial: History and Enduring RelevanceApril 6, 2017, marks the hundred year anniversary of the US declaration of war on Germany. Following more than two and a half years of neutrality, the United States mobilized for war on a scale the nation had never before seen. More than two million Americans were to serve in the US armed forces during World War I. Once American combat power arrived in Europe, it tipped the military balance against Germany, frustrating Germany’s Spring Offensive of 1918 and resulting ultimately in the German surrender of November of that year. In commemoration of the centennial of America’s entry into World War I, t...2017-04-192h 01The History FilesThe History FilesThe History Files #86: World War 1 – Part 1As we continue into the 100 year anniversary of the Great War, eventually known as World War 1, we thought it appropriate to begin a series discussing this turning point in history. In this episode we talk about the events leading up to the war.   Show notes and links: * Bleak House (TV Mini-Series 2005– ) (imdb.com) * 124-Year-Old Never-Worn Levi’s Found in Arizona Cedar Chest (foxbusiness.com) * The Influence of Sea Power on History, Alfred Thayer Mahan (gutenberg.org) * RMS Lusitania (infogalactic.com) * The History Files #17: U.S. in Mexico, 1914 (csicon.fm) * The Hist...2017-04-1350 minMidratsMidratsEpisode 362: Towards a 350 Ship Navy, with Jerry HendrixEven before the election, President-elect Trump mentioned he wanted to get to a 350 ship Navy. The outgoing Secretary of the Navy has put us on a path to 308, and in his waning months is fighting a holding action on the shipbuilding budget giving as good of a turnover in this area to his relief.What are the viable paths to 350 we could see in the opening years of a Trump Presidency? How long could it realistically take? What would a fleet look like 5, 10 or 20 years down the road?What will this fleet be built to do...2016-12-111h 04The History FilesThe History FilesThe History Files #54: The Battle of Jutland, pt 1This week we welcome special guest Duncan Clark to tackle the sprawling drama of the naval Battle of Jutland on its 100 year anniversary. With great loss of life and materiel, it is one of the most significant engagements of World War 1 despite the lack of a clear victory on either side. To give it proper attention, we’ve split this episode into two parts, so be sure to tune in next week for the exciting conclusion. Show notes and links: * The Purchase of Manhattan Island, 1626 (1626) * William Kidd hanged (1701) * Royal Canadian Mounted Police formed (1873) * Fort Wh...2016-05-2648 minMidratsMidratsEpisode 327: Best of the Big Man TheoryWhat is the impact of the right man at the right time with the right ideas? What is the impact of what seems to some as just a man, but to a son is all?Our 1st Guest will be LCDR BJ Armstrong author of, 21st Century Mahan: Sound Military Conclusions for the Modern Era .For the second half of the hour we will have Stephen Roderick author of, The Magical Stranger: A Son's Journey into His Father's Life.Armstrong is a Naval Aviator and an occasional naval historian. His articles have appeared in num...2016-04-101h 00MidratsMidratsEpisode 303: China, the Pivot, and the WESTPAC Challenge - With James KraskaAs 2015 starts its final act, where is China heading?From her Great Wall of Sand in the South China Sea, to economic stress, and her increasingly nervous neighbors, where does the USA and her allies need to adjust to China’s expanding footprint globally, and where do they need to stand firm?Our guest for the full hour to discuss this and more will be James Kraska.Dr. James Kraska is Professor in the Stockton Center for the Study of International Law, where he previously served as Howard S. Levie Chair in International Law fr...2015-10-251h 02MacArthur Memorial PodcastMacArthur Memorial PodcastEmory Upton: Reformer and StrategistEmory Upton is considered one of the most influential reformers of the U.S. Army in American history. He is sometimes referred to as the Army’s version of Alfred Thayer Mahan. A respected combat veteran of the American Civil War, today Upton is remembered for successfully leading infantry against an entrenched enemy and also for suggesting that “excessive civilian control of the military” was the greatest weakness of the U.S. military. Controversial and brilliant, Upton influenced decades of U.S. military thought and his experiences and theories regarding “trench” warfare were proven on the battlefields of World War I. 2015-08-2126 minNew Books in National SecurityNew Books in National SecurityBenjamin Armstrong, “Twenty-First-Century Mahan” and “Twenty-First-Century Sims” (Naval Institute, 2013-2015)Alfred Thayer Mahan and William Sims – two of the most important figures in American Naval History – are the subject of our discussion with Lieutenant Commander Benjamin (“BJ”) Armstrong. A doctoral candidate in the Department of War Studies at Kings College London, Armstrong is the author of two books collecting and analyzing critical essays by both men: Twenty-First-Century Mahan: Sound Military Conclusions for the Modern Era (Naval Institute Press, 2013) and Twenty-First-Century Sims: Innovation, Education, and Leadership in the Modern Era (Naval Institute Press, 2015). We’re covering both books together in this interview, as they are so closely tied to each other concep...2015-04-251h 15MidratsMidratsEpisode 253: The Fleet we Have, Want, and Need - with Jerry HendrixWhat is the proper fleet structure for the USN as we design our Navy that will serve its nation in mid-Century?Join us for a broad ranging discussion on this topic and more with returning guest, Henry J. Hendrix, Jr, CAPT USN (Ret.), PhD.Fresh off his recent retirement from active duty, Jerry is a Senior Fellow and the Director of the Defense Strategies and Assessments Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS).A Naval Flight Officer by training, his staff assignments include tours with the Chief of Naval Operation’s Ex...2014-11-091h 07MidratsMidratsEpisode 248: Anti-Access Area-Denial (A2AD) with Sam TangrediPower projection, sea control, access denial, and the ability to impose your will on the enemy from the sea; or depending on your perspective, prevent them from doing the same.If the comparative advantage of American military power includes the use of the world's oceans as a basing area from projecting power and national will, how can other nations design systems and tactics to trump that advantage? What are in place now, and what can we expect to see in the near future?Our guest for the full hour will be Sam J. Tangredi, a defense s...2014-10-051h 11MidratsMidratsEpisode 184: The Big Man TheoryWhat is the impact of the right man at the right time with the right ideas? What is the impact of what seems to some as just a man, but to a son is all? For the first half of the hour we will have LCDR BJ Armstrong to discuss his book, 21st Century Mahan: Sound Military Conclusions for the Modern Era. For the second half of the hour our guest will be Stephen Roderick to discuss his book, The Magical Stranger: A Son's Journey into His Father's Life.LCDR BJ Armstrong is a Naval Aviator and...2013-07-141h 02Discover Best Sellers Audiobooks in History, WorldDiscover Best Sellers Audiobooks in History, WorldThe Elements of Sea Power Audiobook by Alfred MahanListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. 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Mahan Narrator: Jonathan Reese Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Books on Tape Genres: History, Military Summary: In 1886, the U.S. had no navy to speak of. But it did have Alfred T. Mahan, a captain of the U.S. Navy who had spent much of his career observing the exemplary fleets of the British Empire. At age 46, Mahan was just 10 years short of retirement age when the newly formed Naval and War...1999-12-168h 22Unlock The Most Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook Today!Unlock The Most Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook Today!The Influence of Seapower Upon History by Alfred T. MahanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/345161to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Influence of Seapower Upon History Author: Alfred T. 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