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A Scottish sea canal could outweigh its invasion risk

A canal question weighs British trade and movement against the danger of creating an invasion target.

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Question

Would Britain build a Scottish sea canal despite making it an invasion target?

Short answer

Probably yes, because its value would be large and defenders could deny it by destroying locks.

Notes

The trade and transit options could justify a large canal across Scotland. Defenders could destroy lock gates after a seizure, denying an invader effective use.