naval

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U.S. military commanders did what they generally do before launching an air and naval campaign—they drew up a list of targets and ordered which weapons would hit which targets when.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

If a deal isn’t reached, the U.S. would benefit from naval help from allies, and all would benefit from opening the Strait, but the Europeans apparently want Security Council authorization before committing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Alcatraz was originally a naval defence fort, before being converted first to a military prison and then to a federal prison in the 1930s after being taken over by the Department of Justice.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

A sixth and final draft, seen by AFP, greenlights member states -- either unilaterally or as "voluntary multinational naval partnerships" -- to use "all defensive means necessary and commensurate with the circumstances."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

His fate is not known for sure, although he may have taken part in a naval campaign in Italy; whatever, his family never saw him again.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin