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Synopsis
The greatest naval campaigns in history, illustrated with state-of-the-art computer graphics, maps, and photographs: this new entry in the widely acclaimed History of Warfare series takes to the high seas in the period between our two largest and most destructive wars. In 1914, international naval power was measured in dreadnought battleships, but within a generation these mighty vessels were rendered redundant. Instead, submarines and aircraft carriers dominated the waters. Battles began to take place at extreme ranges; sometimes rival fleets couldn't even see each other. Amphibious warfare became crucial, both for the liberation of German occupied-Europe and to drive back the Japanese. Through incredible images and insightful analysis by a leading expert in 20th century naval warfare, you'll witness the technological changes that transformed battle; understand the difficulties of progressing from old to new; explore all the key battles; and cover the more rapid period of change in the history of war at sea.
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Product Description
In 1914 international naval power was measured in dreadnought battleships. They were the index of national power like the 'nuclear club' of those 21st century countries armed with atomic weapons. Every nation with pretentions to world power joined the 'battleship race', from France and Russia to Argentina and Chile. Most critical of all were the rival building programmes of Britain and Germany, a bitter contest that helped trigger the First World War. Within a generation, the mighty battleships were rendered redundant. Submarines and aircraft dominated the seas. Amphibious warfare became crucial: both for the liberation of German-occupied Europe and to drive back the Japanese from their island conquests. Bernard Ireland analyses this extraordinary transition, combining a wide-ranging analysis with vivid narratives of key battles and campaigns.
About the Author
Bernard Ireland has written may books on warships and naval including War at Sea 1897-1997, Battleships of the 20th Century, The Mediterranean Campaign 1940-1943, Cruisers and Warships of World War II.
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- PublisherHarperPB
- Publication date2074
- ISBN 10 0060851228
- ISBN 13 9780060851224
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages240
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