Notes on Naval Progress: November 1899 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

U. S. Office Of Naval Intelligence

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331497379 ISBN 13: 9780331497373

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Recent naval power shifts show how battleships, cruisers, and supporting fleets shape modern sea control—and what it means for global competition.

This nonfic­tion overview surveys foreign shipbuilding trends, from battleships to armored cruisers and destroyers. It explains why speed, protection, and firepower matter, and how different navies plan to use these ships in future wars. The material focuses on broad concepts and evolving priorities that influence fleet design and strategy.

• Learn why battleships are emphasized for fire energy and protection, and how speed plays a secondary but important role.
• See how armored cruisers fit into modern fleets and their potential roles in locating and pressuring enemies at sea.
• Understand the shift toward cruisers, torpedo boats, and destroyers as essential tools for scouting, speed, and rapid-fire action.
• Get a sense of the types of support vessels and auxiliary ships that keep a fleet operational at sea.

Ideal for readers of naval history and military technology who want a concise look at how late 19th–early 20th century ideas about ship types, armament, and fleet composition shaped naval thinking and planning.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331497379
• ISBN 13: 9780331497373
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 436