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1.03 One Revolutionary War

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

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Why the French Needed a World Class Navy

The french needed a world class navy for three key reasons. The first was to move both men and materials into the various theatres of war, this not only included the americas where the conflict was being played out, but it also included europe. The second reason why the french needed a large navy was to deny the british the same maneuvrability. Finally, as a result of all these factors, the french nation put on their yellow hivis vests and began building ships. Yet despite this new found appreciation for ship building, the french had an issue, how to pay for it. Finance minister turgot had forewarned that the conflict would bankrupt the state

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