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  • Close Iran, Open Hormuz

    July 7, 2026 by

    Introduction This post is the text that accompanies a slide presentation on a naval mine blockade strategy briefing entitled “Close Iran, Open Hormuz.” The briefing is by Bradford Dismukes, Capt., USNR (ret.), with Bruce F. Powers, SES-4 (ret.) and Peter M. Swartz, Capt., USN (ret.). It is currently being presented to interested people and institutions… Read more

  • Welcome

    April 20, 2025 by

    This blog aims to contribute to understanding the history of the US Navy and to draw lessons from the era of great power competition. I welcome your comments and follows.

  • Gaza-fication of War Over Taiwan

    August 24, 2025 by

    “Gaza-fication” is a name that can be given to strategic bombardment in of the Israel-Hamas war. It has undoubtedly set a new standard for the role of civilians in war last seen at this appalling scale in the unrestricted use of aerial bombardment in the second world war. Russia has foreshadowed the practice against Grozny… Read more

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