William Jones - Secretary of the Navy, 1813-1814: Master of Wartime Planning and Realistic Strategic Decision Making

Abstract

Appointed secretary in 1813, William Jones led the nation's naval service for two critical years against Britain's Royal Navy. In doing so, he provided experienced and practical strategic guidance to a navy laden with able, aggressive, and proud captains aboard well-founded vessels, creating momentary doubt within the Royal Navy. Jones brought reform and structure, fostered technological innovation, and provided the Navy with a firm administrative foundation and culture upon which to build the U.S. Navy of the future. William Jones represents the embodiment of the calm, efficient, and professional leadership required during times of extreme tension and existential danger for a military service, in this case the United States Navy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 2022
Accession Number
AD1198749

Entities

People

  • Andrew G. Wilson

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil War
  • Commerce
  • Great Lakes
  • Lake Erie
  • Lake Ontario
  • Materials
  • Military History
  • Naval Architecture
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Vessels
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • New York
  • Shipbuilding
  • South Carolina
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military History