Posted on Oct 27, 2017
The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783
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Nathan's decisive battle is not near as important as the other aspects of his work. The importance of a strong navy to defend our shores and secure open sea lanes for free trade and strategic force projection remains salient today.
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Capt Daniel Goodman
I realize, I'd just always liked the text, I just find continuity in such classics, even if admittedly outmoded perhaps from many perspectives, though I quite follow your point, of course, many thanks.
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Also there movie Glory and the Fort Sumpter charge with, IIRC, Naval support.
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I read this in college, with a member of the Naval ROTC program. It's well worth the time.
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