School of War Ep 96: Vincent O’Hara and Trent Hone on Naval Combat at Night
Oct 31, 2023
Naval historians Vincent O'Hara and Trent Hone discuss how technology transformed naval warfare, focusing on night combat at sea. Topics include pre-19th-century night combat, German naval thinking, Japanese success, long-range torpedoes, and changes in command expectations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Shift from Accidental to Intentional Night Combat in Naval Warfare
01:44 • 17min
Difference in French and German Thinking for Naval Blockade
18:48 • 3min
Naval Combat at Night and the Challenges of Misidentification
21:49 • 4min
The Challenges of Technology and Innovation in Naval Warfare
25:33 • 15min
The Practicality of Long Range Torpedoes in Naval Combat
40:20 • 4min
Naval Combat Systems and Changing Demands of Naval Officership
44:02 • 3min
Importance of Expertise in Naval Combat
47:02 • 9min