Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816: Publications of the Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX

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Fighting Instructions by Julian Stafford Corbett is a collection of war tactics with historically effective techniques in mind. Contents: "1. INTRODUCTORY. ALONSO DE CHAVES ON SAILING TACTICS, Espejo de Navegantes, circa 1530; 2. INTRODUCTORY. AUDLEY'S FLEET ORDERS, circa 1530, Orders to be used by the King's Majesty's Navy by the Sea; 3. INTRODUCTORY. THE ADOPTION OF SPANISH TACTICS BY HENRY VIII, Lord Lisle, 1545, No. 1 20, No. 2 23."

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Julian Stafford Corbett (1854–1922) was an influential British naval historian and strategist whose works have profoundly impacted both historical scholarship and naval warfare theory. Educated at Marlborough College and Trinity College, Cambridge, Corbett practiced law before turning his attention to maritime history and strategy. His scholarship was characterized by a strong belief in the importance of maritime control and naval operations in support of larger military and political objectives, which he explicated in several seminal works. One of these, 'Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816' (1896), serves as a compilation and analysis of the tactical doctrines provided to Royal Navy commanders and reflects his unique approach to blending historical rigor with contemporary strategic thought. Corbett's historical narrative is meticulous, reflecting a thorough analysis of primary documents, and his skillful synthesis of historical events with theory has cemented his reputation as a foundational figure in naval strategy. Other notable works by Corbett include 'Some Principles of Maritime Strategy' (1911), which expands upon the ideas of naval warfare and maritime dominance, underscoring his conviction in the use of historical study to inform present-day strategy. Corbett's contributions to naval history and strategy continue to be studied and referenced by military scholars and strategists for their profound insights into the interplay between naval power and national policy.

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