british navy?

Question

The Spanish and Portuguese navies dominated at different times until the destruction of the Spanish Armada (1588). From then on the British navy was the strongest in the world. Although challenged often, first by the Dutch and then the French, it ruled the seas for 300 years. British naval power rested not so much on numbers or superior ship construction, but on its professional seamen and officers. While Britain remained dominant, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States developed strong navies. ? who here can paraphrase this to the best of there ability?

Answer 1

Do your own homework kid.

Answer 2

The British navy was supremely dominant for hundreds of years and unchallanged for over a hundred years after the battle of trafalgar but a change in tatics used in naval warfare as well as changing economic factors have meant it has lost its superiority

Answer 3

Unfortunately Britain hasn't got the strongest navy in the world but they are still the best trained and the most professional in the world.

Answer 4

Yeah, but after WW2, Britain had scaled back in warship production. They are still traditionally the same as always, but more effective with a smaller navy. I'm not sure, but I think Britain should begin discussing its military and beef it up some. They are not weak, dont get me wrong, I believe the world might be a little safer if they beef up their goodies.

Answer 5

to paraphrase the First Lord of the Admiralty during the Napoleonic Era; when speaking of England's enemies Earl St Vincent stated:

"I do not say they can not come.

I merely say they can not come by sea"