Nuclear Submarines Fired In Anger Only Once and the Victory Was Decisive

Nuclear Submarines Fired In Anger Only Once and the Victory Was Decisive

The issues that brought about the war, the manner in which the war was fought, and the situation the war left behind continue to hold important lessons for practitioners of foreign policy today.

Robert Farley is an assistant professor at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce. His work includes military doctrine, national security, and maritime affairs. He blogs at Lawyers, Guns, and Money and Information Dissemination and The Diplomat. Follow him on Twitter:@drfarls.

This first appeared several years ago and is being republished due to reader interest.

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