Naval Warfare, 1815-1914

Paperback Engels 2000 1e druk 9780415214780
Verwachte levertijd ongeveer 11 werkdagen

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This book looks at the transition of wooden sailing fleets to the modern steel navy. It details the technological breakthroughs that brought about this change - steampower, armour, artillery and torpedoes, and looks at their affect on naval strategy and tactics.

Part of the ever-growing and prestigious Warfare and History series, this book is a must for enthusiasts of military history.

Specificaties

ISBN13:9780415214780
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:272
Druk:1
Verschijningsdatum:23-11-2000
Hoofdrubriek:Geschiedenis

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Inhoudsopgave

Chapter 1 The twilight of sail, 1815–30
Chapter 2 Continuity and change, 1830–50
Chapter 3 The 1850s
Chapter 4 The ironclad revolution
Chapter 5 The 1870s
Chapter 6 The Jeune École
Chapter 7 The rebirth of the battleship
Chapter 8 The dreadnought and the origins of the First World War
Chapter 9 Reflections on deterrence;

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