Modern Naval Tactics (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The term modern naval tactics refers to tactical doctrines developed after World War II, following the final obsolescence of the battleship and the development of long-range missiles. Since there has been no major naval conflict since World War II, with the exception of the Falklands War, many of these doctrines reflect scenarios developed for planning purposes. Critics argue that the collapse of the Soviet Union and the subsequent reduction in the size and capabilities of the Russian navy renders most such scenarios obsolete. A central concept in modern naval warfare is battle space: a zone around a naval force within which a commander is confident of detecting, tracking, engaging and destroying threats before they pose a danger. As in all forms of warfare, a central objective is to detect the enemy while avoiding detection. The open sea provides the most favorable battle space for a surface fleet.