Geographical Impact on Coastal Defense Navies: The Entwining of Force Structure, Technology and Operational Environment

Lindberg, Michael S.

Coastal defence navies constitute a distinct type of naval force in the world today. They possess a unique set of force structure and support infrastructure characteristics. And, more than any other type of navy, they are directly influenced by the geographical conditions of their operational environments. This book examines and classifies both coastal defence navies and their operational environments. Special attention is paid to the influence that geography has upon the force structure as well as the strategy and tactics of these navies.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1998-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349145829

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-14580-5

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 261