Teddy Roosevelt: “But unless there exists such a navy then the fortifications are…”

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But unless there exists such a navy then the fortifications are powerless by themselves to secure the victory.

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Republican · New York

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He points out that without a capable navy, fortifications alone cannot ensure victory.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “But unless there exists such a navy then the fortifications are powerless by themselves to secure the victory.”