Principles of Maritime Power

Principles of Maritime Power

Bruce A. Elleman

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Editorial:
Bloomsbury Publishing plc
Año de edición:
2024
Materia
Guerra y defensa
ISBN:
9781538167199
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This concise but exhaustive treatment of sea powers examines the strengths and weaknesses of maritime power, including chapters on mutiny, blockades, coalitions, expeditionary warfare, piracy, commerce raiding, and soft power operations. Throughout, Elleman analyzes the competition between land power and sea power strategies.

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