Saturday, March 21, 2026

The Channel Was a Narrow Gamble

 


The English Channel compressed fleets into proximity.

There was little room to maneuver. Less room to recover.

The geography amplified mistakes.

Fighting in confined waters magnified risk for both sides.

This physical constraint shapes the pacing of Armada: The Fury.


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