Now in Ireland, now in England, now in Normandy - he must fly rather than go by horse or ship.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He notes the subject's movement across Ireland, England, and Normandy, now traveling by plane instead of horse or ship.
- In plain terms
- Travel has shifted from land/sea to air across Europe.
- What can you take from it?
- Technology changes how we move.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does faster travel affect strategy?
- What are the trade‑offs of new transport modes?
Another view
Air travel also introduces new vulnerabilities.
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