He had realized the tactical advantage of having a strong navy and decided to purse this idea.

A strong navy was seen as crucial to this goal.

With its strong navy, Britain dominated the slave trade and turned it in to an industry.

A strong navy and a strong army will assure our safety.

The government's main response to the world outside the British Isles was to build a strong navy.

At the time, he began to support a national bank, a stronger navy, and a standing army.

Lodge maintained that the United States needed to have a strong navy and be more involved in foreign affairs.

They have a balanced military, which is supplemented by a strong navy.

He loved ships and saw the importance to Scotland of having a strong navy.

In effect, you are protected by a strong navy without incurring any of the expense.