The Importance of Sea Power in the American Revolution

[Talyn]

The path to victory in the War for Independence gave rise to historian Dudley Knox’s observation that “the American Revolution is revealed as much more of a naval than a military war.”

The Importance of Sea Power in the American Revolution

The path to victory in the War for Independence gave rise to historian Dudley Knox’s observation that “the American Revolution is revealed as much more of a naval than a military war.”

www.usni.org

 

[KillerFord1977]

Life aboard ship in those days must have been miserable

 

[Recusant]

If it hadn't been for the French navy we'd remained British subjects!

 

[Bassbob]

After WW II I’d say we’re even.

 

[Recusant]

France incurred significant debt during its involvement in the American Revolution, and this financial strain contributed to the later French Revolution (1789-1799). There's probably a lesson here somewhere that could apply to modern day circumstances. Might be one of those “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” moments happening as we speak.