In this authoritative history, you’ll trace the birth and growth of torpedoes and torpedo warfare.
It blends a clear narrative with technical detail, offering a concise guide to how underwater weapons transformed naval power.
This edition covers the early rise of submarine devices, the experiments of pioneers like Bushnell and Fulton, and the development of torpedo boats and submarine mines. It also details the kinds of explosive agents, ignition methods, and the evolving technologies that shaped offensive and defensive maritime warfare.
- Learn how torpedoes first moved underwater and how their ignition and timing evolved.
- Meet the ships, boats, and devices that carried and deployed these weapons.
- See how experiments across different countries tested and refined torpedo systems.
- Understand the practical, real-world impact of these tools on naval strategy and sea power.
Ideal for readers of naval history, military technology, and maritime engineering who want a well‑rounded overview of torpedo warfare’s origins and progress.