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Record Nr.

UNINA9910975417503321

Autore

Sondhaus Lawrence <1958->

Titolo

Naval warfare, 1815-1914 / / Lawrence Sondhaus

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Routledge, 2001

ISBN

1-134-60994-9

0-203-13223-8

1-280-32791-X

0-203-17110-1

9786610327911

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (272 p.)

Collana

Warfare and history

Disciplina

359.009034

Soggetti

Naval art and science - History - 19th century

Naval art and science - History - 20th century

Naval history, Modern - 19th century

Naval history, Modern - 20th century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents

Sommario/riassunto

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.