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Command of the sea — USS Abraham Lincoln, a US Navy aircraft carrier, a means of global maritime power projection. A naval force has command of the sea when it is so strong that its rivals cannot attack it directly. Also called sea control, this dominance may apply… … Wikipedia
map — mappable, adj. mapper, n. /map/, n., v., mapped, mapping. n. 1. a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships… … Universalium
Map — /map/, n. Walter, c1140 1209?, Welsh ecclesiastic, poet, and satirist. Also, Mapes /mayps, may peez/. * * * I Graphic representation, drawn to scale and usually on a flat surface, of features usually geographic, geologic, or geopolitical of an… … Universalium
MAP — See modified American plan. * * * I Graphic representation, drawn to scale and usually on a flat surface, of features usually geographic, geologic, or geopolitical of an area of the Earth or of any celestial body. Globes are maps represented on… … Universalium
Precision bombing — is the desired skill of being able to bomb single buildings in a built up area, without causing any damage to the surrounding buildings, or the ability to place a bomb by air to within extremely accurate limits. Precision bombing was used by both … Wikipedia
Navy — Naval and Naval Force redirect here. For other uses of Naval , see Naval (disambiguation). For other uses of Navy , see Navy (disambiguation). The Spanish Armada fighting the English navy at the Battle of Gravelines in 1588 A navy (sometimes… … Wikipedia
China — This article is about the People s Republic of China. For the state commonly known as Taiwan, see the Republic of China. For other uses, see China (disambiguation). PRC redirects here. For other uses, see PRC (disambiguation). People … Wikipedia
Chola Navy — Depiction of the siege of Kedah, the battle between Beemasenan s Chola naval infantry and the defenders of Kedah fort. Founded 3rd century CE Country … Wikipedia
United States Marine Corps — USMC redirects here. For other uses, see United States Maritime Commission and University of St. Michael s College. United States Marine Corps United States M … Wikipedia
United States Navy — USN redirects here. For other uses, see USN (disambiguation). United States Navy Un … Wikipedia
