As the presence of the Athenian navy, meant that there was a focus on those tactics that will benefit everyone the most in battle.
Once they disabled the enemy's ships, is the point when they had a significant advantage. This gives them the element of surprise by utilizing tactics that no one else is expecting. Furthermore, the Athenians continually were drilling for a variety of scenarios and exercises. This helped to better coordinate their fleet and prepare them for different situations they encountered.
These tactics were used in the Second Peloponnesian War to defeat the Corinthian fleet. In this particular case the Athenians deceived them; into thinking that they were retreating. However, after they were chased to a certain point, is when the Athenian navy turned around and attacked. This resulted in the Corinthians experiencing significant losses. These elements are showing how the Athenians were concentrating on utilizing professionalism, training and unorthodox tactics to win key battles. This made them an effective fighting force that was capable of defeating enemies who were numerically superior.
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Starr, Chester G. The Influence of Sea Power on Ancient History. New York: Oxford University Press, 1989.
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Baer, George. One Hundred Years of Sea Power: The U.S. Navy, 1890-1990. (Palo Alto: Stanford University Press, 1996).1-9.
Starr, Chester G. The Influence of Sea Power on Ancient History. (New York: Oxford University Press, 1989). 38-84
Starr, Chester G. The Influence of Sea Power on Ancient History. (New York: Oxford University Press, 1989). 38-84
Starr, Chester G. The Influence of Sea Power on Ancient History. (New York: Oxford University Press, 1989). 38-84
Starr, Chester G. The Influence of Sea Power on Ancient History. (New York: Oxford University Press, 1989). 38-84
