Commanding Minds and Machines: Leadership, Technology, and the Struggle to Transform the Navy

Commanding Minds and Machines tells the captivating, intertwined history of naval leadership and technological evolution. ​From the invention of the steam engine to the rise of nuclear-powered submarines, this book examines how emerging technologies have transformed the minds and values of those entrusted to command the most complex machines on Earth.

Through a rich historical narrative, the book traces the evolution of naval leadership models, from the "generalist" officers of the early 20t...