History quiz

What did Alfred Thayer Mahan argue?

Alfred Thayer Mahan was an American naval historian and strategist who argued that sea power was essential for a nation's prosperity and security. He believed that a country with a strong navy could control the seas and protect its interests around the world. He also argued that a country with a strong navy could deter other countries from attacking it.

Mahan's ideas had a major influence on the development of the United States Navy. In the 20th century, the United States became the world's leading naval power, and Mahan's ideas played a key role in that rise.