Naval War College (U.S.)
Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:
Abstract of his Lectures - Strategy of the Caribbean and Napoleon's Campaign of 1796, by Alfred T. Mahan
Abstract of Lectures on Strategy, by Alfred T. Mahan
Academic planning calendars
Outline of NWC course of study for Colleges of Naval Warfare, College of Naval Command and Staff, Naval Command College and Naval Staff College.
Administrative Records
Alfred T. Mahan letter to Washington I. Chambers, 1892 Jul 27
Letter from Alfred T. Mahan, Newport, RI, July 27, 1892, to Lieutenant Washington I. Chambers, USN, regarding the concept of education at the Naval War College.
Richard W. Bates papers
The personal papers of Rear Admiral Richard W. Bates (1892-1973) cover the years 1915-1973. He was a commanding officer on many ships in the Navy. His collection consists of correspondence, subject files, writings, speeches, and miscellaneous items. The papers are arranged in four series based on an established file system. They mainly encompass Bates career as a Naval Officer, family, and social life in Newport, as well as other aspects of his career including published and unpublished writings, notes, photographs, slide presentations, and reports.
Chester W. Nimitz letter to Charles L. Melson, 1965 Sep 24
Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to VADM Charles L. Melson, USN, President of U.S. Naval War College with comments on the high educational quality of the institution and the importance of the post of NWC President. Nimitz credits the NWC with whatever success he achieved in strategy and tactics.
College of Distance Education records
Serial file and course completion correspondence, student academic history files, selected readings, books, and syllabi.
Conolly, Richard L.: Probability Concepts for Gaming, 1962 Jan 2
Lecture given by LCDR R. Conolly in which he defined "probability," familiarized the audience with the terms used in connection with probability, provided the rules for combining probabilities in multiple events, and showed some of the applications and chance devices used in war gaming.
Demonstrative Chart Maneuver, Senior Class of 1934, 1933 Jul 1
Demonstrative chart maneuver assignment given to the Naval War College, Senior Class of 1934 to be worked on by four groups of students the first week of July 1933.