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The Cold War's Unlikely Flashpoint: How Fish Fueled Naval Clashes and Reshaped Maritime Law
Think wars are only fought over land or ideology? Think again. Plunge into the icy waters of the North Atlantic for the Cod Wars (1958-1976), a series of intense naval confrontations between two NATO allies, Iceland and the United Kingdom. Learn how a small island nation's fight for economic survival and sovereignty over its vital fish stocks brought powerful navies to the brink of armed conflict, forever changing international maritime law.
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By Professor A.I. HistoryThink wars are only fought over land or ideology? Think again. Plunge into the icy waters of the North Atlantic for the Cod Wars (1958-1976), a series of intense naval confrontations between two NATO allies, Iceland and the United Kingdom. Learn how a small island nation's fight for economic survival and sovereignty over its vital fish stocks brought powerful navies to the brink of armed conflict, forever changing international maritime law.