The book Lessons of the War With Spain, And Other Articles was written by author Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914 Here you can read free online of Lessons of the War With Spain, And Other Articles book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Lessons of the War With Spain, And Other Articles a good or bad book?
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If Spain decided to carry on the naval war in the Caribbean, — and to decide other- wise was to abandon Cuba in accordance with our demand, — she should have sent all the armored ships she could get together, and have Lessons of the War with Spain 99 thrown herself frankly, and at whatever cost, upon a mere defensive policy for her home waters, relying upon coast defences — or upon mere luck, if need were — for the safety of the ports. War cannot be made without running risks. When you have cho...sen your field for fighting, you must concentrate upon it, letting your other interests take their chance. To do this, however, men must have convictions, and conviction must rest upon knowledge, or else ignorant clamor and contagious panic will sweep away every reasonable teaching of mili- tary experience. And so Cervera went forth with his four gallant ships, foredoomed to his fate by folly, or by national false pride, exhib- ited in the form of political pressure disregarding sound professional judgment and military ex- perience.
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