Should war ever occur between the United States and any maritime power, torpedoes will be among if not the most effective and cheapest auxiliary for the defense of harbors, and also in aggressive operations, that we can have.
Grant emphasizes the potential effectiveness of torpedoes in maritime defense and offensive operations.
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