A good read [ and] a technical journey into complexity science! The NAVY Magazine
Hones methodology sets a standard worth replicating for future doctrinal studies that could look at anti-air or anti-submarine warfare. Given the swarth of history covered and Hones conclusion that the United States Navy was ahead of its time in its ability to absorb knowledge and put critical lessons learned to practical use, Learning War should be considered for classroom use at academic institutions that offer coursework on naval warfare. Naval Historical Foundation
"This is an important study that dramatically advances our understanding of innovation and the importance of non-technological factors, particularly the development of learning systems, in successful innovation. It will be of use to scholars of both innovation and the U.S. Navy, as well as those with a general interest in those subjects. It offers a valuable case study in successful, long-term innovation in a complex, bureaucratic setting. Strategy Bridge
Trent Hones Learning War is not only an assessment of the time of Evolution of Fighting Doctrine in the U.S, Navy between 1898 - 1945, but also a good source for Relearning the ways of fighting naval wars in the 21th century. Deutsches Maritimes Kompetenz Netz