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Sea Power: Compare and contrast the theories of Mahan and Corbett. Which theorist is more applicable or relevant today, and why? How do they agree and where do they differ?

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Dear Student,
Hi and thank you for using Brainmass. The solution below should get you started. In this particular task, you are being asked to compare and contrast two naval theorists. I suggest using this simple outline:
1. Introduction - 100 words
2. About Mahan - 100 words
3. About Corbett - 100 words
4. Similarities - 100 words
5. Differences - 100 words
6. Relevance - 100 words
7. Resources
This outline should cover what you need. Keep the writing concise to stick to 600 words. If you need a lengthier narrative, you can use the listed resources to further explore the topic. I attached an MS Word and a PDF version with images for better presentation. All the best with your studies.

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AE 105878/Xenia Jones
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Seapower: Naval Theorists Mahan and Corbett
British naval historian and geostrategist Sir Julian Stafford Corbett (1854-1922) sought to apply the strategies and theories of land warfare of his time (late 19th and early 20th century) to the maritime environment, with the caveat that the application has to fit the requirements of naval warfare. His ideas were ...

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