The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg The Men of the 20th Century Lost the Plot | Interview: Andrew Lambert
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Nov 13, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Andrew Lambert, a prominent naval historian and Lawton Professor at King’s College London, shares insights from his book, No More Napoleons. He explores how Britain's naval strategy shaped Europe post-Waterloo, emphasizing offshore balancing and the moral complexities of British policy. Lambert contrasts maritime cultures with land empires, highlighting why some nations struggle to become sea powers. They also discuss the evolution of naval technology and its implications for modern diplomacy, drawing lessons for today's geopolitical landscape.
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Sea Power As Strategic Leverage
- Britain used sea power to shape European stability after Napoleon instead of occupying Europe.
- Naval dominance allowed Britain to reduce defense costs while preserving influence and preventing hegemonic wars.
Expose The Bluff, Attack The Bases
- Nelson and de Mourier argued that attacking invasion bases exposes Napoleon's bluff and shifts the British to the offensive.
- Targeting enemy naval infrastructure forces adversaries onto the defensive without mass continental commitments.
Harbors And Harms: Bases Over Armies
- Britain prioritized naval bases and fleet efficiency to lock French coasts strategically.
- This maritime focus let Britain shape continental outcomes without large standing armies.
