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The Rules of the Game: Jutland and British Naval Command
By: Andrew Gordon Published: 1996 708 Pages
Briefly, what is this book about?
An incredibly detailed examination of the battle of Jutland, combined with an equally detailed history of naval command, and its failings in the lead up to the battle.
What's the author's angle?
Gordon's target is excessive signalling. And he's written a very long book to demonstrate just how bad it was.
Who should read this book?
You have to be pretty committed to WWI naval history or military minutia before this is the book you should be reading. But if you are, it's excellent.
Specific thoughts: Militaries acquire bad habits during peacetime; it's hard to know which of these habits might end up causing great harm
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The Rules of the Game: Jutland and British Naval Command
By: Andrew Gordon Published: 1996 708 Pages
Briefly, what is this book about?
An incredibly detailed examination of the battle of Jutland, combined with an equally detailed history of naval command, and its failings in the lead up to the battle.
What's the author's angle?
Gordon's target is excessive signalling. And he's written a very long book to demonstrate just how bad it was.
Who should read this book?
You have to be pretty committed to WWI naval history or military minutia before this is the book you should be reading. But if you are, it's excellent.
Specific thoughts: Militaries acquire bad habits during peacetime; it's hard to know which of these habits might end up causing great harm

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