Proceedings Magazine - December 2012

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The Coming Maritime Insurgent Century
Issue: Proceedings Magazine - December 2012 Vol. 138/12/1,318
Lessons learned from the Sri Lankan Civil War suggest a growth industry for future Sea Tiger–type operators.

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