Quote by John W. Vessey, Jr.

Our strategy is one of preventing war by making it self-evident to our enemies that they're going to get their clocks cleaned if they start one.

Our strategy is one of preventing war by making it self-evid

Summary

This quote suggests that the primary strategy to prevent war is by demonstrating to potential enemies that if they initiate hostilities, they will face significant and decisive defeat. By making it clear that the consequences of starting a war are unfavorable, the intention is to deter adversaries from engaging in aggressive actions. The key concept behind this strategy is to establish a strong enough military capability and reputation as a deterrent, thereby maintaining peace through the fear of severe defeat.

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By John W. Vessey, Jr.

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