Information at Sea: Shipboard Command and Control in the U.S. Navy, from Mobile Bay to Okinawa

Examines the evolution of shipboard command and control systems within the U.S. Navy from the mid-19th century through World War II. It traces the shift from early visual signaling methods to more complex electronic communication technologies like wireless telegraphy and radar. The source highlights how advancements, including flares, electric lights, and later radio and radar, transformed decision-making processes from centralized command to distributed cognition, requiring junior personnel to take on increased responsibility. Furthermore, it details the institutional challenges and innovations in integrating these technologies, addressing issues like interference, encryption, and the crucial need for specialized training for naval officers and enlisted personnel to effectively manage information in dynamic combat environments. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Information-Sea-Shipboard-Command-Technology/dp/1421410265?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=53ea708f0d1f04445daac209854bb424&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by Podcai Studio: https://www.podcaistudio.com/