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What did Cochrane famously advocate for in naval warfare?

  • Underwater mines

  • Air support

  • Steam propulsion

  • Carrier pigeons

Answer

Certainly! Underwater mines were vehemently advocated for by Lord Thomas Cochrane, a renowned naval commander and a Member of Parliament. Cochrane strongly believed that mines, then known as "torpedoes," could revolutionize naval warfare by disabling enemy ships without the need for direct engagement. He tirelessly championed their use, proposing various designs and strategies for their effective deployment.
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