Military historian who emphasized the need for a strong navy. why do you think so?

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Helen Flowers

16 June, 19:01

Military historian who emphasized the need for a strong navy. why do you think so?

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Rayna Krueger · Answer 1

Alfred Thayer Mahan

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Alfred Thayer Mahan was a naval officer and historian of the United States. His book "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660-1773" was not only widely recognized in the United States but also in Europe. He stresses the role of naval supremacy in the national growth. The commercial activities during the peacetime and fighting capacity during war made naval forces an important factor in national greatness.