A clear and concise guide to the Eastern Question - the problem facing the European states of how to react to the decline of the Ottoman Empire. A L MacFie's study shows how the question was a major factor in shaping the policies of all the major powers from the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-74 down to the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Through it all the courage of those sailors to go in harms way repeatedly speaks again of that Great Generation! It was only disappointing in the attempt ...By Jeff E. CumminsThis follows in detail naval operations around Guadalcanal. When I say detail; I’m talking Hornfischer detail. If you have read Tin Can Sailors; you understand what I mean. And; if you have not read Tin Can Sailors; do so now. Even knowing the outcome; Hornfischer puts you right on that ship making you wish so hard for a different outcome. It is sometimes infuriates with the slowness of American commanders to adapt to new technology. That slowness to accept what their radar was telling them cost way too many lives and ships. Through it all the courage of those sailors to go in harms way repeatedly speaks again of that Great Generation! It was only disappointing in the attempt of the Navy to hold someone accountable.Neptune’s Inferno is another James Hornfischer five star book. I loved the read!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful review of events that changed the course of naval operations against Japan in the PacificBy Barry KayeThank you for this insightful review of this period of naval history when the peacetime navy learned how to fight in spite of the inertia of the past. I could not reconcile these events until I read this version of events. Amazing today to look back and see how senior officers trained in the old ways were unable to use their new technologies and operated their ships much like sailing ships under Nelson. Ignoring the utility of radar; intelligence reporting; torpedoes; closing the enemy units to deliver broadsides - now I understand but nevertheless it's still unbelievable. Our inexperienced admirals and ship captains apparently thought they could somehow control night-time engagements with a experienced enemy standing exposed on the bridge with nothing more than a pair of binoculars and a phone talker. The stalwart captain is on the bridge; tradition! But in reality what did he think he could accomplish in that location in the dead of night? This book brings it all together; I felt like I was in the action with those gallant men who somehow overcame the odds against them many of which were self-imposed and eventually prevailed. I couldn't put this book down and will now read it again. Thank you.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Humility; bravery; and detailedBy Wil M.Wow; what a read! I don't write reviews often; but I definitely had to on this one. This book describes in detail many aspects of the Solomon campaign; and specifically Guadalcanal; that go unnoticed or disregarded by many other sources. I read the book because is highly recommended by many current senior U.S. Navy leadership and analysts. I was not disappointed! I was grabbed by the authors ability to describe the challenge and balancing act faced by the Sailors between mission accomplishment and human nature to save their brethren. The author was successful in demonstrating the complexity of decision making in the fog of war. Many books focus on the operational aspects of conflicts and avoid the "cost" associated in terms of human lives; mental health; and their effects on decision cycle. Much to learn from these experiences on how we shape; train; and manage expectations for the future. Highly recommend this book!
