Spain's conquest of France makes occupying Paris difficult to avoid even though the campaign has steered clear of European territory. A large army has consequently been assembled in Britain. Taking continental territory is expected to draw Britain into a land war, which is why the campaign has delayed such acquisitions. The immediate need to respond to Spain conflicts with that earlier restraint.
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Continental territory and land-war commitments
The prospect of taking Paris challenges a campaign strategy that avoids European possessions and the land wars they are expected to bring.