The Sinking of the Sydney

By Lieutenant Joachim von Gosseln, Former German Navy
March 1953
On December 3, 1941, German Supreme Command announced: "An engagement has taken place fff the Australian coast between the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran and the Australian cruiser Sydney. The German ...

The Haunted Quest

By Major Reginald Hargreaves, M.C.
March 1953
“The pleasing way is not the right, He who would keep the peace must fight.” Francis Quarles (1592-1644)

The Case for the The Naval Petroleum Reserves*

By Commander Matthew Vaughan Carson, Jr., U. S. Navy
March 1953
Much has been written, and even more has been said, about the Naval Petroleum Reserves—their usefulness, their administration, and their necessity. They have been the subject of many days of ...

The Merchant Ship Is No Lady

By Captain E. B. Perry, U. S. Navy (Retired)
March 1953
In the Navy, we are apt to think of our ship as a lady. We live for, and in, the ship. We lavish all of our care and attention upon ...

The Communist Revolution In Warfare

By Dr. James D. Atkinson
March 1953
Solomon once said that “there is nothing new under the sun.” Today, I believe, we must append a footnote to this famous quotation from Solomon. In Communism we have, today ...

Director of Naval Aviation

By Vice Admiral T. T. Craven, U. S. Navy
March 1953
3527 For: Captain Craven. I am considering recommending you as relief for Captain Irwin, U.S.N., in office of Director of Naval Aviation. If you wish to enter objections to this ...

All for the Purpose Of Marking Time

By Lieutenant Commander David C. Holly, U. S. Navy
March 1953
It was early evening of April 2, 1762. A light rain wet the faces of the oddly assorted group of men huddled in a boat rowing hastily from the landing ...

Discussions, Comments and Notes

March 1953
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Book Reviews

March 1953
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Professional Notes

March 1953
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