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"Maritime Strategy" by Vice Admiral Peter Gretton 1965 HC British Navy Defense Policy 1st/1st In DJ

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"Maritime Strategy" by Vice Admiral Peter Gretton 1965 HC British Navy Defense Policy 1st/1st In DJ

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by The Book Barn
August 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
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VINTAGE 1965 Hardcover British Navy Defense Policy 1st American Edition 1st Printing In Dust Jacket. "Maritime Strategy: A Study of British Defense Problems" by Vice Admiral Peter Gretton. HARDCOVER 1965 Frederick Praegar Publishers "Books That Matter" 1st American Edition 1st Printing w/ "Copyright 1965" & with no additional printings on copyright page. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s). Nice Collectible 1st American Edition 1st Printing hardcover copy in Dust Jacket.

"In a forward looking reappraisal of traditional maritime strategy, Admiral Gretton offers strong evidence for the continuing, even growing, importance of sea power. As a naval leader experienced in both actual battle and military planning Admiral Gretton is eminently qualified to evaluate the role of modern navies. An index makes further research easier."

Internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior; all lettering/decoration bright. Light edge wear to SELDOM PRESENT $6.75 unclipped DJ.

NOT X-LIBRARY; NO REMAINDER MARK. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE.

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