Chapter 419: Killing a Boat in Ten Steps

The Navy and the Army are not the same concept. For example, an army of 10,000 might not count for much if it's a land force, but if it's a naval force, it's quite terrifying, essentially a massive fleet's total strength.

Similarly, sea battles and land battles are not the same concept. In land battles, sheer numbers can prevail, even if your army's combat quality is several notches below the enemy's; a multitude of ants can overwhelm an elephant, and as cannon fodder, they can also overwhelm the enemy. But sea battles are completely different. Sea battles make high demands on the quality of warships and sailors; just one notch below the enemy in terms of quality, and you might be beaten so badly you can't find your way back, not to mention that even battles between equally matched forces can be decisively influenced by different winds and currents.