The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future

Focusing on the significance of sea power, Mahan's theories profoundly shaped naval strategies worldwide, particularly leading up to World War I. While he achieved notable success in naval theory and education, his practical command skills were less impressive, with several incidents involving collisions. Appointed as a lecturer at the Naval War College, he consolidated his insights into influential works, most notably "The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660-1783," which cemented his legacy as a pivotal naval historian.