The Admiral’s Playbook

Across two thousand years of maritime conflict, a select group of admirals changed the course of history through bold decision-making, strategic genius, winning tactics and a deep understanding of the unforgiving domain of the sea. The Winning Tactics of History’s 15 Greatest Naval Commanders brings their stories to life - Ushakov, Barbarossa, Nelson, Nimitz, Cochrane, Cunningham, Farragut, Yi Sun-sin, de Ruyter, Doria, Sir Francis Drake and more - revealing how each forged a entirely new type of naval warfare with revolutionary tactics that left an enduring legacy on naval strategy.This book extracts the practical lessons behind naval battles by analyzing the tactics of the most successful naval commanders in history: principles of maneuver, concentration of force, fleet composition, economic strategy, deception, and command philosophy. From ancient oared fleets to the Age of Sail and then modern carrier groups and missile platforms, the book shows how the world’s greatest maritime leaders adapted to changing technology while remaining anchored in the pursuit of victory.Whether you are a naval professional, a student of military history, or a reader who loves stories of naval leadership that broke tradition to win battles, this book will leave you with a richer understanding of how battles are won-and how great naval commanders outthink their opponents in order to win battles.