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SOUTH AFRICA AND IMPERIAL NAVAL DEFENCE

Author(s) -

Richard Cornwell

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

scientia militaria south african journal of military studies

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2309-9682

pISSN - 2224-0020

DOI - 10.5787/5-4-874

Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , theme (computing) , power (physics) , history , empire , indian ocean , imperial unit system , balance (ability) , economic history , political science , ancient history , economy , oceanography , archaeology , economics , medicine , physics , quantum mechanics , computer science , physical medicine and rehabilitation , geology , operating system

There are various themes which emerge in a consideration of South Africa's involvement in British naval policy. There is the expansion of the British empire itself, from its Atlantic beginnings into eastern seas and its century-long conflict with France. There is the theme of India, and the fluctuating fortunes of a trading company. There are the changes in marine technology and the world's balance of naval power. All of these broad themes must be considered if the South African contribution is to be seen in its proper context

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