Author: | Lawrence Sondhaus | ISBN: | 9781134609949 |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | October 12, 2012 |
Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
Author: | Lawrence Sondhaus |
ISBN: | 9781134609949 |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
Publication: | October 12, 2012 |
Imprint: | Routledge |
Language: | English |
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.
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.