02222oam 2200445 450 991078390490332120170523091615.01-280-84149-497866108414931-85109-568-3(OCoLC)496995015(MiFhGG)GVRL3MIT(EXLCZ)99100000000033712620061127d2007 uy 0engurun|---uuuuatxtccrSubmarines an illustrated history of their impact /Paul E. FontenoySanta Barbara, Calif. ;Oxford ABC-CLIOc2007Santa Barbara, Calif. :ABC-CLIO,2007.1 online resource (x, 447 pages) illustrationsEncyclopedias of weapons and warfare seriesDescription based on print version record.1-85109-563-2 Includes bibliographical references and index.SUBMARINES: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THEIR IMPACT; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION TO WEAPONS AND WARFRE SERIES; PREFACE; 1: Early Submarines; 2: A War-Winning Weapon?; 3: The Advent of True Submarines; 4: Strategic Missile Submarines; SUBMARINES OF THE WORLD; GLOSSARY; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX; ABOUT THE AUTHORSubmarines: An Illustrated History of Their Impact reveals how underwater warships evolved to become major threats to battle fleets and merchant shipping, as well as primary platforms for deterrent forces and crucial symbols of military power. In a series of chronological chapters, Submarines describes key developments in diving ability, underwater endurance, and weapons capabilities in specific periods, while highlighting strategic and operational innovations; the role of technological research; famous submarine events, battles, and commanders; and the impact of submarine services on naval soWeapons and warfare series.Submarines (Ships)HistorySubmarines (Ships)History.359.93Fontenoy Paul E1561562MiFhGGMiFhGGBOOK9910783904903321Submarines3828464UNINA