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The Cold War's Unlikely Flashpoint: How Fish Fueled Naval Clashes and Reshaped Maritime Law

The Cold War's Unlikely Flashpoint: How Fish Fueled Naval Clashes and Reshaped Maritime Law

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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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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.