Open AccessSOUTH AFRICA AND IMPERIAL NAVAL DEFENCE
Author(s) -
Richard Cornwell
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
scientia militaria
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 , balance (ability) , imperial unit system , indian ocean , political science , economy , economic history , geography , ancient history , 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