Naval Blockades in Peace and War

Naval Blockades in Peace and War
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 465
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ISBN-10 : 9780521857499
ISBN-13 : 052185749X
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Book Synopsis Naval Blockades in Peace and War by : Lance E. Davis

Download or read book Naval Blockades in Peace and War written by Lance E. Davis and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-12-04 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A number of major blockades, including the Continental System in the Napoleonic Wars, the War of 1812, the American Civil War, and World Wars I and II, in addition to the increased use of peacetime blockades and sanctions with the hope of avoiding war, are examined in this book. The impact of new technology and organizational changes on the nature of blockades and their effectiveness as military measures are discussed. Legal, economic, and political questions are explored to understand the various constraints upon belligerent behavior. The analysis draw upon the extensive amount of quantitative material available from military publications.


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