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 20th...