Boydell Press Sailors, Statesmen and the Implementation of Naval Strategy (Gender in the Middle Ages)

The shaping of national defence strategies is particularly difficult in the case of navies. Few political leaders have naval experience, in contrast to the case of armies where political leaders and army commanders have often shared similar social and professional backgrounds. Bringing together historical examples from Britain, the United States, Spain and France, the book provides insights into this key relationship, and highlights factors which have made for successful relationships.