Naval Presence and the Interwar US Navy and Marine Corps: Forward Deployment, Crisis Response, and the Tyranny of History

This book examines the US Navy and Marine Corps during the interwar years from a new perspective, focusing on their global deployments and the tension between peacetime missions and preparation for war. It will be of interest to students of naval and military history, sea power, and International History.

Format: Hardback
Length: 98 pages
Publication date: 19 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the fascinating era of the US Navy and Marine Corps during the interwar years, offering a fresh perspective that goes beyond traditional narratives. Instead of solely focusing on the technological advancements, wargames, or the outcomes of the renowned Fleet Problems, it takes a broader approach by examining the global deployments of the entire US fleet. By meticulously analyzing the annual reports of the Secretary of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps over a span of 20 years, the book traces the movements of US ships, squadrons, and fleets as they engaged in naval diplomacy, humanitarian missions, maritime security patrols, and deterrent deployments across the vast oceans of the world.

Contrary to the common perception of the interwar years as isolationist, the deployments of the US Navy and Marine Corps during this period were far from isolated. The majority of the literature on this era tends to have a narrow focus on preparation for combat and wartime, which provides an incomplete understanding of the history of US naval power and sets a misleading set of precedents and historical context for naval thinkers and strategists in the contemporary world. By offering a wider and more comprehensive perspective of the US Navy and Marine Corps from 1920 to 1939, this book sheds light on the intricate tension between executing peacetime missions and preparing for the next war. It provides a deeper understanding of American naval forces and their role in American and global history.

This book will be of immense interest to students of naval and military history, sea power, and International History. It offers valuable insights into the strategies, doctrines, and operations of the US Navy and Marine Corps during this pivotal period, and its comprehensive analysis will enrich the understanding of scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032530048