Naval Warfare, 1815-1914Psychology Press, 2001 - Всего страниц: 263 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. |
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