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Strict Maritime Observances a Thing of The PastReader comment on item: "Godless Saracens Threatening Destruction": Submitted by M Tovey (United States), Mar 4, 2021 at 13:57 Looking at this from a strategic perspective, your analysis does present some merit; but in your own words, the practicality of it is already tactically compromised. That there is already a Russian presence in Tartus and is likely supported by other 'assets' non immediately seen, any attempt to block the ages old Russian desires to maintain a 'warm water' presence coming out of the Black Sea is tantamount to 'going to guns.' And while not necessarily a circumstance that could lead to a modern day 'Jutland,' the ensuing engagement would lead to a definitely debilitating circumstance that would not be all that hard to believe could spark the greater global conflict. Thermopylae is in the vicinity (east-west contentions otherwise notwithstanding) and presents a possibility of replicating further disasters. Note: Opinions expressed in comments are those of the authors alone and not necessarily those of Daniel Pipes. Original writing only, please. Comments are screened and in some cases edited before posting. Reasoned disagreement is welcome but not comments that are scurrilous, off-topic, commercial, disparaging religions, or otherwise inappropriate. For complete regulations, see the "Guidelines for Reader Comments". Reader comments (24) on this item
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