What was NOT true about Alfred Thayer Mahan?

AHis writings influenced the world's major powers of the need for strong navies.
BHis writings helped to prompt naval buildups before the Great War.
CHis books supported a foreign policy of isolationism.
DHe is remembered more for his writings and not his military service.

Verified Answer :

The only statement that is not true about Alfred Thayer Mahan would be that "C. His books supported a foreign policy of isolationism," since he was very much in favor of strong international showings of force.