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Submarines: An Illustrated History of Their Impact: Weapons and Warfare

Autor Paul E. Fontenoy
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 27 mar 2007 – vârsta până la 17 ani
From the steam-powered models introduced in World War I to today's nuclear-powered, multiweaponed technological wonders, submarines have revolutionized warfare on the world's seas. This volume follows the extraordinary development of this key component of the world's navies.Submarines: An Illustrated History of Their Impact reveals how underwater warships evolved to become major threats to battle fleets and merchant shipping, as well as primary platforms for deterrent forces and crucial symbols of military power.In a series of chronological chapters, Submarines describes key developments in diving ability, underwater endurance, and weapons capabilities in specific periods, while highlighting strategic and operational innovations; the role of technological research; famous submarine events, battles, and commanders; and the impact of submarine services on naval society. The book also includes an illustrated reference section covering every submarine class worldwide since 1900. This coverage plus additional reference features make Submarines an essential introduction to a weapons system that has long held the public's imagination.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781851095636
ISBN-10: 1851095632
Pagini: 464
Ilustrații: 140 bw illus
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 x 33 mm
Greutate: 1.12 kg
Ediția:ILL
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția ABC-CLIO
Seria Weapons and Warfare

Locul publicării:New York, United States

Caracteristici

Approximately 80 vivid photos and technical illustrations of the most significant submarine models over the past century, from the steam-driven models used in World War I to today's nuclear-powered classes

Notă biografică

Paul E. Fontenoy, PhD, is curator of maritime research and technology at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, NC, and a visiting assistant professor in the maritime studies program at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Aircraft Carriers: An Illustrated History of Their Impact.

Recenzii

Recommended. Reference collections or those concerned with military technology and its impact upon society; upper-level undergraduates and above.
Best suited for specialized history collections at special and large academic and public libraries.
This work is highly recommended for those libraries with large military affairs collections.