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I don’t know anything but my understanding is that large surface warships have become mostly obsolete because it’s far cheaper and easier to destroy them today
by steve_adams_86 5y ago
I don’t know anything but my understanding is that large surface warships have become mostly obsolete because it’s far cheaper and easier to destroy them today than it is to build, use, and defend them. I’m not well versed in this stuff, but I’ve read several compelling pieces which argue this point.
- sofixa 5y agoThat has been argued since the Jeune École doctrine emerged in the 19th century, with first small and fast torpedo boats, and then submarines. It hasn't been proven right, with all big conflicts including sea faring nations since then having big surface ships playing a part at least blockading ( Russo-Japanese war, the World Wars, Korean war, Vietnam war, Gulf wars).