School of Naval Command and Staff: Blockade: Evolution and Expectation

Authors

James F. McNulty, U.S. Navy

Number

6

Abstract

The principles of modern international law recognize the doctrine of blockade as a legitimate option between states in a declared state of war, giving them the right to apply naval power to stop all seaborne commerce with the enemy, including that carried in neutral ships.

Recommended Citation

McNulty, James F. (1966) "School of Naval Command and Staff: Blockade: Evolution and Expectation," Naval War College Review: Vol. 19: No. 6, Article 6.
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