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Alfred Thayer Mahan was an Admiral in the United States Navy, who developed the concept of 'sea power.' He believed that nations with greater naval power would have greater impact throughout the world.

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He is considered one of the top strategists in Navy history, influencing the world's navies for over a century. In 1890 he published the book "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660-1783" which is still considered required reading for Naval Officers.

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Alfred Thayer Mahan was not only a naval officer but also a historian. He believed that the key to a great nation rested on a powerful navy.

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