Posted: April 24th, 2025

History Assignment – Discussion

 other resources:

America, Sea Power, and the World1 (Chapters available in RedShelf):

Chapter 13: Finding Certainty in Uncertain Time: The Navy in the Interwar Years

Chapter 14: World War II in the Atlantic and Mediterranean

Multimedia – Coast Guard in WWII:

Prompt:

Section A: For All Students (80% of the non Engagement/Teamwork discussion grade)

Select and answer one (1) of the following questions related to the history of the Naval Service covered in Module 3. Be sure to answer all parts of the question you select and clarify which question you are answering. 

• The role of the Naval Service in defeating Germany and fascist Italy was an outgrowth of various interwar developments in areas such as strategy, technology, operations, tactics, personnel, etc. As a historian, identify which one (or two) you consider essential to the successful performance of the Naval Service and why.
• The Washington Naval Conferences and other post-World War One agreements limited new naval ship construction scrapped existing naval vessels, and prevented the fortification of possessions in the Pacific. While those things could be seen as negatives, what were some positive outcomes of these agreements for the U.S. Naval Service? 

Section B Service-Specific Question (20% of the non Engagement/Team discussion grade)

Select and answer the question for your Service. In writing your answer, draw upon the Service-specific readings assigned in Module 3. Be sure to answer all parts of the question you select.

U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard Students

• What was the most important development during the interwar period for Naval Aviation?