Such a step could be justified, if at all, from the point of view of national interest, only on the ground that it might possibly throw increased difficulties in the way of an enemy desirous, even by straining the existing law, of interfering with the supply of foodstuffs to the British Islands.
Holland argues that justifying actions in war should be based on national interest, particularly regarding food supply.
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