How did the Royal Navy manage growing press and public scrutiny as it prepared for war and entered the interwar period?
Short answerIt largely relied on the Navy League to explain naval requirements publicly and carry political concerns back to the service.
NotesThe Royal Navy did not manage the problem entirely within the service. The Navy League brought together serving and retired personnel, academics, politicians, and other naval supporters. It kept explaining why preparation and expenditure mattered without automatically defending every naval decision. It also translated political concerns back to the Navy, acting as a two-way civil-military bridge instead of a publicity office for the service.