A Blast from the Past? The Role of Maritime Sabotage in Strategic Competition
In 1863, a Confederate agent named Thomas Courtenay devised a new weapon designed to sabotage...
Read MoreAlexander Powell | 02.03.22 | Irregular Warfare Initiative
In 1863, a Confederate agent named Thomas Courtenay devised a new weapon designed to sabotage...
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