Please explain in a well-formatted, APA-style essay, how Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan and the historical events of World War I, and Operation Neptune a.k.a. D-Day, helped the United States achieve world-wide maritime superiority. Also, explain how has Captain Mahan and the historical events of World War I and D-Day helped contribute to the U.S. sustaining global maritime superiority in today’s modern environment.
This essay must be a minimum of 3000 words, but no more than 3500 words, not including the title page or references, headers, and foot notes.
The essay should be detailed and have specific evidence and citations to support your points. The essay should also include introductory and concluding paragraphs. The essay should reflect your understanding of key concepts from the course as well as a high level of synthesis and critical thinking skills. Any quotations, paraphrased material, and ideas drawn from sources must be cited in text and referenced in APA format.
-Analysis must be presented in chronological order.
Timelines should be direct and not jump back and forth and
-Substantiate the essay with references to historical events.
-The essay should be written in a direct, clear way.