Boyd, Andrew
British Naval Intelligence through the Twentieth Century
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526736598
- author:
- Boyd, Andrew
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Seaforth Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 680
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimeters
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Military Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
British Naval Intelligence Through the Twentieth Century is a comprehensive account of how intelligence influenced and sustained British naval power from the mid nineteenth century to the end of the Cold War. This study brings a critical new dimension to our understanding of British naval history in this period, setting naval intelligence in a wider context and highlighting its impact on policy and operations.
Andrew Boyd examines why and how intelligence was collected, assessing its real impact on Britain's survival and ultimate victory in the two World Wars. He reappraises the role of naval intelligence, revealing that coverage of Germany before 1914 and of the three Axis powers in the interwar period was more comprehensive and effective than previously suggested.
The book shows how intelligence helped the Royal Navy to remain a significant global force for the rest of the twentieth century, particularly in submarine warfare during the second half of the Cold War. This study provides a fascinating insight into the development of British naval intelligence and its enduring influence on national security.
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