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A blockade is when a country's military stops ships from going in or out of an enemy's ports. To be a real blockade, the military has to be strong enough to actually stop ships from getting through. There are different types of blockades, like a pacific blockade which happens without a war being declared, or a public blockade where the country doing the blockade tells other countries about it.
Definition: A blockade is a military tactic used by a belligerent to prevent access to or exit from an enemy's ports by stationing ships to intercept vessels trying to enter or leave those ports. For a blockade to be effective, it must be maintained by a force sufficient to prevent access to ports.
Examples:
These examples illustrate how a blockade is used to restrict access to ports during a conflict. The purpose of a blockade is to weaken the enemy's ability to receive supplies and reinforcements, which can help to bring an end to the conflict.
There are different types of blockades, including:
These types of blockades may be used in different situations, but they all involve the use of military force to restrict access to ports during a conflict.