Drawing on his extensive experience as a naval officer, Conrad Cato presents a fascinating account of the role of the navy in the early 20th century. From the rise of naval power in Europe to the impact of new technologies such as submarines and air power, Cato provides a vivid and engaging overview of this critical period in naval history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.