If you look closely, there all surrounding water. Whether it's large bodies such as lakes or Oceans or small such as rivers
which war are u talking about?
Answer:
When there are smaller units, the country can send those out instead of the larger ones.
Explanation:
This can both save on military resources for less-critical fights in wars as well as forcing the enemy to let down their guard.
to reach the East Indies more quickly
Most likely
Christopher Columbus wanted to find a new water route to Asia. He thought that he could sail west across the Atlantic Ocean, instead of around Africa. Spain agreed to fund his voyage because the new sea route would help Spain compete with Portugal.
BTW WEST INDIES IS UNDERNEATH ASIA (same thing)
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Civilians did things such as mend clothing for soldiers, make ammunition from household silver, and many women followed their husbands to the battlefield where they washed, mended, and cooked for troops. Very few were able to fight in combat, but some women did.