How do Drake's naval tactics relate to modern naval strategy?
The fundamental principles remain. Speed, maneuverability, and the effective use of firepower are as crucial now as they were then. My tactics against the Spanish Armada, for instance, emphasized harassing the enemy with faster, more agile ships, rather than engaging in the close-quarter melees of earlier naval warfare. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your own vessels and those of your adversary, and adapting your approach accordingly, is timeless. The technology changes, of course, but the core ideas of outmaneuvering, outgunning, and outthinking the enemy endure.
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