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At the same time, this was used to ensure that there were adequate protections in place for their different colonies. If the fleet had not been this size, there is a realistic possibility that Great Britain would have lost areas of support and influence in these regions. This gave them an advantage economically by having control over vast amounts of natural resources and wealth. The Royal Navy was a part of protecting these interests. In this aspect, these beliefs helped to ensure that they were capable of dealing with a variety of threats and issues simultaneously. Over the course of time, this allowed Britain to impose its will on others and safeguard its self-interests at all times.
A fourth idea of British naval doctrine was the development of an all professional force. This occurred after the Crimean War highlighted the potential weaknesses from not having as disciplined units to address a variety issues. To prevent these problems in the future, there was focus on the development of new standards and professionalism. This helped the Royal Navy to become more effective in achieving a variety of objectives.
This took place, by providing officers and sailors with the ability to volunteer for service and receive specialized training that will help them in the future. Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, these principles made the Royal Navy more capable of dealing with a variety challenges.
For example, the professionalism that was developed during this time; assisted them in effectively protecting against German u boat attacks during World Wars I and II. These skills gave officers, NCOs and sailors the ability to adapt with evolving threats. In this case, the professional skills that were taught helped them to apply traditional techniques which were used to protect trade routes with new tactics. This allowed them to effectively engage the enemy and mitigate any negative impacts.
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Black, Jeremy. Naval Power: A History of Warfare and the Sea from 1500 Onwards. Palgrave MacMillan, 2009.
Rodger, N. The Command of the Ocean: A Naval History of Britain, 1649-1815. New York, NY: W.W. Norton, 2006
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