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Since the day of the air, the old frontiers are gone. When you think of the defense of England you no longer think of th
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"Since the day of the air, the old frontiers are gone. When you think of the defense of England you no longer think of the chalk cliffs of Dover; you think of the Rhine"

- Stanley Baldwin

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In this quote, Stanley Baldwin is highlighting the considerable impact that the invention of flight has had on the idea of nationwide defense. He recommends that with the development of flight, conventional borders and boundaries have actually ended up being obsolete. The old frontiers, such as the chalk cliffs of Dover, are no longer the primary focus when thinking about the defense of England. Rather, the Rhine River, which acts as a natural border in between Germany and other European nations, has ended up being a more relevant symbol of defense. This quote emphasizes the altering nature of warfare and the requirement for nations to adjust their defense strategies to keep up with technological improvements.
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Stanley Baldwin This quote is written / told by Stanley Baldwin between August 3, 1867 and December 14, 1947. He was a famous Statesman from United Kingdom. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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