Module #1 Introduction to Naval History and Warfare Overview of the importance of naval power, course objectives, and key concepts
Module #2 Ancient Navies (3000 BCE - 500 CE) Early naval warfare, ancient maritime civilizations, and the development of trireme warfare
Module #3 The Age of Sail (500 - 1800) The transition to sail-powered warships, naval tactics, and the rise of European navies
Module #4 The Napoleonic Wars and the Rise of British Naval Dominance Nelson, Trafalgar, and the supremacy of the Royal Navy
Module #5 The American Civil War and the Introduction of Ironclads The role of navies in the American Civil War and the development of ironclad warships
Module #6 The Age of Imperialism and the Scramble for Colonies European powers naval rivalry and colonization of Asia and Africa
Module #7 World War I:Naval Warfare and the U-Boat Campaign Naval battles, convoy systems, and the impact of U-boats on the war effort
Module #8 The Interwar Period:Naval Treaties and the Rise of Japan Washington Naval Treaty, London Naval Treaty, and Japans expansionist policies
Module #9 World War II:The Battle of the Atlantic and Naval Warfare Convoy battles, U-boat campaigns, and the Allied victory
Module #10 World War II:The Pacific Theater and Island Hopping Naval battles, amphibious landings, and the island-hopping campaign
Module #11 The Cold War and the Rise of Soviet Naval Power Naval deterrence, Soviet submarine fleet, and the Cuban Missile Crisis
Module #12 Modern Naval Warfare:Submarines, Aircraft Carriers, and Amphibious Assault Advances in naval technology, platform capabilities, and modern naval tactics
Module #13 Naval Strategy and Doctrine Mahanian theories, naval doctrine, and the impact of air power on naval warfare
Module #14 Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Naval Warfare The importance of logistical support, supply chain management, and maintenance in naval operations
Module #15 Naval Intelligence and Surveillance The role of intelligence in naval warfare, surveillance systems, and electronic warfare
Module #16 Amphibious Warfare and Expeditionary Operations The art of amphibious warfare, landing craft, and expeditionary operations
Module #17 Mine Warfare and Undersea Operations Mine laying, mine sweeping, and undersea operations in naval warfare
Module #18 Naval Aviation and Carrier Operations The evolution of naval aviation, aircraft carrier design, and carrier operations
Module #19 Cruise Missiles and Ballistic Missile Defense The advent of cruise missiles, ballistic missile defense systems, and their impact on naval warfare
Module #20 Network-Centric Warfare and Naval C4ISR The role of information technology, C4ISR systems, and network-centric warfare in modern naval operations
Module #21 Cyber Warfare and Naval Operations The threat of cyber warfare, naval cybersecurity, and the importance of information security
Module #22 Naval International Relations and Cooperation International naval cooperation, agreements, and the role of navies in global security
Module #23 Naval Ethics and the Laws of War The ethics of naval warfare, laws of armed conflict, and humanitarian law
Module #24 Case Studies in Naval History and Warfare In-depth analysis of significant naval battles, campaigns, and operations
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Naval History and Warfare career
