Closing the Sea: Lessons from Ancient Mediterranean Blockades(maritime-executive.com)
28 points by gumby 4 days ago | 4 comments
[–] chasil 1 day ago
[–] cosmicgadget 1 day ago
Going back much further in history, the involvement of the Gungans to help break the siege of Naboo mirrors the Yemeni Houthis joining the Iranians to resist the US blockade.
[–] chasil 1 day ago
As I understand it, the U.S. President engaged in an agreement with the Houthis for mutual non-agression, explaining our refusal to assist the House of Saud and greater Arabia.
I did not know this has a wiki.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_United_States%E2%80%93Hou...
Samos: An effective blockade must be persistent; distractions imperil the effort.
Syracuse: When the timing is wrong, situations can reverse to shatter your forces.
Rhodes: An incomplete effort can result in stalemate.
Lilybaeum: Replacement forces who are inexperienced are vulnerable.