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INTRODUCTORY.
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History of Sea Power one of contest between nations, therefore largely military
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Permanence of the teachings of history
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Unsettled condition of modern naval opinion
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Contrasts between historical classes of war-ships
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Essential distinction between weather and lee gage
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Analogous to other offensive and defensive positions
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Consequent effect upon naval policy
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Lessons of history apply especially to strategy
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Less obviously to tactics, but still applicable
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Illustrations:
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The battle of the Nile, A.D. 1798
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Trafalgar, A.D. 1805
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Siege of Gibraltar, A.D. 1779–1782
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Actium, B.C. 31, and Lepanto, A.D. 1571
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Second Punic War, B.C. 218–201
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Naval strategic combinations surer now than formerly
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Wide scope of naval strategy
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CHAPTER I.
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Discussion of the Elements of Sea Power.
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The sea a great common
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Advantages of water-carriage over that by land
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Navies exist for the protection of commerce
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Dependence of commerce upon secure seaports
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Development of colonies and colonial posts
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Links in the chain of Sea Power: production, shipping, colonies
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General conditions affecting Sea Power:
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I. Geographical position
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II. Physical conformation
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III. Extent of territory
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IV. Number of population
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V. National character
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VI. Character and policy of governments
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England
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Holland
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67
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France
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Influence of colonies on Sea Power
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The United States:
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Its weakness in Sea Power
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Its chief interest in internal development
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Danger from blockades
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Dependence of the navy upon the shipping interest
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Conclusion of the discussion of the elements of Sea Power
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