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The aggressive capacity of great naval powers would be thereby augmented, while the defensive ability of others would be reduced.
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gutenberg.orgFranklin Pierce: “The aggressive capacity of great naval powers would be thereby augmented, while the defensive ability of others would be…”
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Pierce discusses the implications of naval power dynamics, indicating concerns about military balance among nations.
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