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Alfred Thayer Mahan Quotes

Whether they will or not, Americans must now begin to look outward. The growing production of the country demands it.

Alfred Thayer Mahan (1917). “The Interest of America in Sea Power: Present and Future”

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.

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

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