sea warfare

Maritime military conflict

Sea warfare is military combat conducted on or beneath the ocean's surface, involving naval vessels, submarines, and related weaponry.

The term encompasses everything from ancient galley battles to modern carrier strike groups and submarine operations.

The introduction of aircraft carriers transformed sea warfare in the twentieth century.

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domain/terrain of combat

sea warfareground combat

Fighting on terrain

trench warfare · desert warfare · aerial warfare · jungle warfare · air warfare

conflict vs. peace

sea warfarefreedom of navigation

Right to traverse international waters

merchant shipping

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