Cultural and Ethical Underpinnings of the Navy's Attitude Toward Naval Mining.

Abstract

This document explores the cultural and ethical reasons why the U.S. Navy has always been reluctant to develop and acquire naval mines during periods of peace but has stood ready to use them extensively in time of war.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA355033

Entities

People

  • Alfred I. Kaufman

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Battles
  • Commerce
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Information Operations
  • International Relations
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Naval Mines
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Sea Control
  • Submarine Warfare
  • War
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.