The Great Illusion · Character
Admiral Fisher
British naval officer, referenced for his views on naval armaments.
minor
Also known as Even Admiral Fisher
First appearance: the great illusion
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Cited for his aggressive rhetoric on British naval supremacy, which Angell uses as an example of assuming a monopoly on courage and persistence.
Admiral Fisher first appears in 0003 the great illusion.
With Robert Blatchford (friendship): Both were strong advocates of British naval supremacy, with Fisher's naval reforms likely supported by Blatchford's patriotic writings.
In II: Armament, but Not Alone Armament: Cited for his aggressive rhetoric on British naval supremacy, which Angell uses as an example of assuming a monopoly on courage and persistence.
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- Naval Power Advocates
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