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.
| ISBN: | 9781134609949 |
| Publication date: | 12th October 2012 |
| Author: | Sondhaus, Lawrence |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Format: | Ebook (Epub) |