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The relationship between geography and strategy has always existed; geography is at the beginning of the strategic objective which implies taking into consideration an environment, a setting, a place and the use of those characteristics integrated in operative decisions; but from the point of view here studied, there are also differences. Marine strategy deals with the nation’s security and prosperity; it is important to mention what A.T. Mahan1 wrote: “The aim of naval strategy is ... to create, to support, to increase the maritime power of the people during periods of war and peace.” The geographer may have the same objectives, but does not focus his attention on the war like operations of the naval fleet: he has his own way of thinking; but the objectives are somewhat similar.
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Vigarie, A. (2004). Geography and Geo-Strategy of the Oceans. In: Smith, H.D. (eds) The Oceans: Key Issues in Marine Affairs. The GeoJournal Library, vol 78. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-2780-2_5
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