In Alfred Thayer Mahan's book,The Influence of Sea Power in History, he wrote that "the ships of war of the United States, in war, will be like land birds, unable to fly far from their own shores."

Question

Which of these BEST summarizes Mahan's concern about the U.S. Navy?
Responses
A A strong army was more important than a strong navy.A strong army was more important than a strong navy.
B An overactive U.S. Navy stood in the way of expansion.An overactive U.S. Navy stood in the way of expansion.
C U.S. would need overseas naval bases for refueling and resupplying.U.S. would need overseas naval bases for refueling and resupplying.
D Naval fleets would no longer be needed by the end of the 20th Century

Answer 1

C U.S. would need overseas naval bases for refueling and resupplying.

Mahan's concern about the U.S. Navy being "like land birds, unable to fly far from their own shores" reflects his belief that the U.S. would require overseas bases to extend its naval power and operations effectively.