The Merchant Marine naval ships provided the transport of supplies .
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Sir Walter Raleigh did not participate in any significant battles as a soldier, although he was involved in military expeditions and naval operations during his time. He was more of an explorer, courtier, and writer than a military leader. Raleigh is best known for his expeditions to the Americas and his attempts to establish colonies rather than for direct combat experience. His involvement in military affairs was mainly through supporting naval campaigns against Spain.
by arguing that domination of the seas through naval power was the key to world domination
Imperial nations built large naval forces primarily to protect their trade routes and overseas colonies, ensuring the security of their economic interests. A strong navy allowed them to project military power globally, deter rival nations, and assert dominance in international conflicts. Additionally, naval strength facilitated the expansion of empires by enabling the transportation of troops and resources, thereby enhancing their geopolitical influence.
Chinese leaders saw little value in exploration.
Republic of China Naval Aviation Command was created in 1977.
A difference between Oriental & Occidental ship designs. A difference between the Western man's mission and the Eastern man's objective...probably wealth verses strictly exploration.
Scott lead two Antarctic expeditions, Discovery and Terra Nova, aswell as serving about 30 years in the British Naval Service
Lewis P. Clephane has written: 'History of the Naval Overseas Transportation Service in World War I' -- subject(s): History, United States, United States. Naval Overseas Transportation Service
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Ming Admiral Cheng Ho led seven famous long distance sea expeditions. Between 1405 and 1433, his expeditions included hundreds of ships and thousands of sailors. Several of his expeditions traveled to the Red Sea and Zanzibar.
China sponsored Zheng He's explorations. Zheng He was a Chinese admiral and diplomat who led seven naval expeditions in the 15th century to establish Chinese dominance and expand trade in the Indian Ocean region.
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To Project China's power and cultural influence across the oceans. Part of the reason is to show complete naval dominance of the seas and exact tribute from every known state. The other aim is to find a nation with accomplishments comparable to itself.
To Project China's power and cultural influence across the oceans. Part of the reason is to show complete naval dominance of the seas and exact tribute from every known state. The other aim is to find a nation with accomplishments comparable to itself.
See the link below at the USNA website.