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Alfred Thayer Mahan was an American historian and naval strategist whose work had a profound impact on international relations and naval strategy. His book 'The Influence of Sea Power upon History' emphasized the importance of sea power in national security.

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“Those far distant, storm-beaten ships, upon which the Grand Army never looked, stood between it and the dominion of the world.”

World Military Army Storm Ships Beaten Dominion

Book:The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire 1793-1812 (Complete)

Source: The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire 1793-1812 (Complete)

“Free supplies and open retreat are two essentials to the safety of an army or a fleet.”

Two Military Essentials Army Safety Retreat Supplies

Book:Mahan on Naval Warfare

Source: Mahan on Naval Warfare

About the Author

Born: September 27, 1840
Died: December 1, 1914
Known for: Historian
Quotes: 10

Books & Sources

Armaments and Arbitration, Or, The Place of Force in the International Relations of StatesRelated source material

Mahan on Naval WarfareRelated source material

Sea Power and World History: 1660-1783Related source material

Mahan on Naval Warfare: Selections from the Writing of Rear Admiral Alfred T. MahanRelated source material

The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire 1793-1812 (Complete)Related source material

The Interest of America in Sea Power: Present and FutureRelated source material

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