Naval History & Heritage Command (U.S.)

"To win in the Pacific during World War II, the U.S. Navy had to transform itself technically, tactically, and strategically. It had to create a fleet capable of the unprecedented feat of fighting and winning far from home, without existing bases, in the face of an enemy with numerous bases fighting in his own waters. Much of the credit for the transformation should go to the war gaming conducted at the U.S. Naval War College during the pre-war period."--Provided...

"Over 32 million people have perished in natural disasters since 1900. In an era of climate change, the frequency and intensity of natural disasters will inevitably increase. The effects of war, political instability, mass migration, pandemics, and rapid urbanization will exacerbate these disasters and cause secondary effects difficult, if not impossible, for civilian authorities to manage. No matter where a large-scale natural disaster occurs, it...