Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-266) and index.
Contents
The Influence of a Far Eastern Strategy on British Naval Policy -- A Far Eastern Strategy: War Memorandum (Eastern) -- Admiral Richmond and War Memorandum (Eastern) -- Developing the Far Eastern Strategy: War Memorandum (Eastern) and Changing Circumstances, 1931-41 -- Battle Fleet Tactics and a War in the Far East -- The Royal Navy's Strategic and Tactical Exercises -- Japanese Naval Strategy and Tactics in the Far East -- Main Fleet to Singapore: The Sinking of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse and the End of War Memorandum (Eastern) -- Conclusion: War Memorandum (Eastern) and the Royal Navy's Strategic, Operational and Tactical Development.
Summary
Through planning for a war against Japan the Royal Navy was able to test its readiness for a future war and many lessons learnt during this period were ultimately put to good use against a different foe in 1939.
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