The Quest to Achieve "One Accurate Shot": U.S. Navy Torpedo Development and Testing, 1896-1917
Abstract
The invention of the torpedo in the eighteenth century, initially referred to as the naval mine, kicked off decades of challenges in technological and strategic developments. The weapon system altered naval history, impacting countless battles and influencing strategy and decisions throughout the last three centuries. Lessons learned from torpedo development can be applied to better understand the research and development cycle and struggles the United States faced in fielding the complex weapon system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 30, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1202918
Entities
People
- Audrey L. Duke
Organizations
- Naval War College