Choice of objectives
The fleets indicated as the keys of the situation everywhere
Elements essential to an active naval war
The bases of operations in the war of 1778
In Europe
On the American continent
In the West Indies
In the East Indies
Strategic bearing of the trade-winds and monsoons
The bases abroad generally deficient in resources
Consequent increased importance of the communications
The navies the guardians of the communications
Need of intermediate ports between Europe and India
Inquiry into the disposition of the naval forces
Difficulty of obtaining information at sea
Perplexity as to the destination of a naval expedition
Disadvantages of the defensive
England upon the defensive in 1778
Consequent necessity for wise and vigorous action
The key of the situation
British naval policy in the Napoleonic wars
British naval policy in the Seven Years' War
Difficulties attending this policy
Disposition of the British navy in the war of 1778
Resulting inferiority on many critical occasions
Effect oil the navy of the failure to fortify naval bases
The distribution of the British navy exposes it to being out-numbered
at many points
The British naval policy in 1778 and in other wars compared
Naval policy of the allies