6. Naval Battles in the Atlantic
War Plan Red’s architects recognized that control of the Atlantic Ocean would be crucial in any conflict with Britain. The plan called for aggressive U.S. naval action to challenge the Royal Navy, enforce blockades, and cut off British reinforcements and supplies from reaching Canada. Maritime supremacy was seen as a linchpin for victory, echoing the global naval strategies of the era. These ambitious operations reflected the fierce competition for sea power that defined much of early 20th-century military thinking (via U.S. Naval Institute).
