The U.S. Maritime Strategy is the most revolutionary strategy since World War II. This strategy is based on the principles of forward deployment, and attacking the enemy in his home waters. Global in nature and countervailing in concept, the Maritime Strategy follows a principle of horizontal escalation. Consequently, a Soviet attack on Western Europe would be met with an immediate U.S. Naval offensive thrust in the oceans surrounding Russia. This paper answers the critics of the Maritime Strategy who question the rationale of its development and justification for a 600 ship/15 carrier battle group Navy. In addition, the U.S. ability to win a decisive naval engagement against the Soviet Navy in their territorial waters is examined. The background of this strategy is outlined in historical context. Finally, the perspective of alternative strategies is described. (fr)


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    Title :

    United States Maritime Strategy


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    57 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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