Wherever wood can swim, there I am sure to find this flag of England.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- English naval power reaches any port where timber is available.
- In plain terms
- England controls trade routes using wood for ships.
- What can you take from it?
- Naval dominance depends on resource access.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do resources limit military power?
- What matters more: power or location?
Another view
Modern logistics rely on more than just wood and ships.
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