Alfred Thayer Mahan Quotes
Alfred Thayer Mahan (1917). “The Interest of America in Sea Power: Present and Future”
Alfred Thayer Mahan (2012). “Mahan on Naval Warfare”, p.128, Courier Corporation
The study of history lies at the foundation of all sound military conclusions and practice.
Alfred Thayer Mahan (1912). “Armaments and Arbitration, Or, The Place of Force in the International Relations of States”, p.206, The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
Alfred Thayer Mahan (2016). “The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire 1793-1812 (Complete)”, p.427, Library of Alexandria
Force is never more operative than when it is known to exist but is not brandished.
Alfred Thayer Mahan (1912). “Armaments and Arbitration, Or, The Place of Force in the International Relations of States”, p.105, The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
Free supplies and open retreat are two essentials to the safety of an army or a fleet.
Alfred Thayer Mahan (2012). “Mahan on Naval Warfare”, p.76, Courier Corporation
Alfred Thayer Mahan (2010). “Sea Power and World History: 1660-1783”, p.7, Fireship Press
Alfred Thayer Mahan (1918). “Mahan on Naval Warfare: Selections from the Writing of Rear Admiral Alfred T. Mahan”