sea-power

Roosevelt, an ardent sea-power enthusiast and follower of the theories of Alfred Thayer Mahan, and recent convert to strategic airpower, found a strategy of indirection and limited war appealing.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

Roosevelt, an ardent sea-power enthusiast and follower of the theories of Alfred Thayer Mahan, and recent convert to strategic airpower, found a strategy of indirection and limited war appealing.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

U.S. air- and sea-power had proved conclusively that even a base as formidable as Truk could be neutralized without committing ground troops.

Brotherhood of Heroes Bill Sloan 2005

U.S. air- and sea-power had proved conclusively that even a base as formidable as Truk could be neutralized without committing ground troops.

Brotherhood of Heroes Bill Sloan 2005

He spread the sea-power of two nations in a stately crescent, double-lined (as the moon is doubled when beheld through fine plate-glass) — a noble sight, a paramount temptation for the British tow-rope.

Springhaven Richard Doddridge 2004

A scout ship has recently reported that the Lor - myrian navy, hearing rumours of our superior sea-power, is sailing to join with us.

Stormbringer Moorcock, Michael, 1939- 1963

A scout ship has recently reported that the Lor - myrian navy, hearing rumours of our superior sea-power, is sailing to join with us.

Storm Bringer Moorcock, Michael 1963

But a sea-power like Britain had to establish a spiritual tradition and evoke inner loyalty; its foundation rested on moral, not military, force.

America, Britain and Canada—The "A B C" of Destiny 1953

He used to listen rapt while I described her marvellous awakening in the last generation, under the strength and wisdom of her rulers; her intense patriotic ardour; her seething industrial activity, and, most potent of all, the forces that are moulding modern Europe, her dream of a colonial empire, entailing her transformation from a land-power to a sea-power.

The Riddle of the Sands Childers, Erskine, 1870-1922 1955

I wish I knew more about all that, but what I'm concerned with is their sea-power.

The Riddle of the Sands Childers, Erskine, 1870-1922 1955