Small navies: strategy and policy for small navies in war and peace

Whilst maritime studies tend to reflect the dominance of large navies, history shows how relatively small naval forces can have a disproportionately large impact on global events.

From Confederate commerce raiders in the nineteenth century, to Somali pirates today, even the most minor of maritime forces can become a key player on a global stage.

Examining a broad range of examples, this volume addresses the roles and activities of small navies in the past and the present at the national, regional and international level.