All wars will be settled by sea power.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A belief that sea power determines the outcome of all wars.
- In plain terms
- Naval strength decides who wins in every conflict.
- What can you take from it?
- Control of seas controls the future of war.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does sea power still rule war?
- What limits naval dominance?
Another view
It ignores air and cyber warfare in modern conflict.
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