March 1897 Issue [Article] Preparedness for naval war Download PDF Adjust Share by A.T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 19th century Coast defenses Great Britain Operational readiness Sea-power United States United States Navy More from A.T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan Old-time naval officials Old times at the Naval Academy Our navy before the War of Secession Adjust Share