Naval strategic combinations surer now than formerly
Wide scope of naval strategy


CHAPTER I.

DISCUSSION OF THE ELEMENTS OF SEA POWER.
The sea a great common
Advantages of water-carriage over that by land
Navies exist for the protection of commerce
Dependence of commerce upon secure seaports
Development of colonies and colonial posts
Links in the chain of Sea Power: production, shipping, colonies
General conditions affecting Sea Power:
I. Geographical position
II. Physical conformation
III. Extent of territory
IV. Number of population
V. National character
VI. Character and policy of governments
England
Holland
France
Influence of colonies on Sea Power
The United States:
Its weakness in Sea Power
Its chief interest in internal development
Danger from blockades
Dependence of the navy upon the shipping interest
Conclusion of the discussion of the elements of Sea Power