498 | Nicholas A. Lambert: Alfred Thayer Mahan's Legacy & Why Sea Power Still Determines the Fate of Nations
The Realignment
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Naval Strategies and Economic Warfare
This chapter analyzes the Battle of Jutland and the naval arms race between Britain and Germany during World War I, emphasizing the battle's inefficacy as a decisive engagement. It explores the strategic influence of Alfred Thayer Mahan on naval warfare, highlighting the importance of economic objectives and deterrence over traditional military tactics. The discussion further examines the complexities of economic warfare and the role of neutral countries in circumventing blockades, drawing parallels to contemporary geopolitical tensions.
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