Warships Of The World To 1900

Author : Lincoln P. Paine
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0395984149

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Warships of the World to 1900 by Lincoln P. Paine Pdf

Lincoln P. Paine's SHIPS OF THE WORLD: AN HISTORICAL HISTORICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA was honored as one of the best reference books of the year by the New York Public Library, and Library Journal described it as "clearly the most fascinating book of the year." Now, in two equally fascinating new books, Paine focuses on two of the most interesting areas of maritime history: WARSHIPS OF THE WORLD TO 1900 and SHIPS OF DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION. WARSHIPS OF THE WORLD TO 1900 traces the history of naval warfare through the stories of more than two hundred of the most famous and important fighting ships, from the earliest triremes and Viking longships to the Mary Rose, Wasa, Bonhomme Richard, HMS Victory, USS Constitution, USS Monitor, and Mikasa. Each ship is described in a vivid short essay that captures its personality as well as its physical characteristics, construction, and history, from the drawing board to the scrap yard or museum. Paintings and photographs show the grandeur and grace of these vessels that helped shape world events. An introductory essay, maps, and a chronology offer the reader a global perspective on the course of naval history from antiquity to the present.

Author : Hugh Lyon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Navies
ISBN : NWU:35556036946598

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The Encyclopedia of the World's Warships by Hugh Lyon Pdf

Author : Lincoln P. Paine
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015040598081

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Ships of the World by Lincoln P. Paine Pdf

A former editor of Sea History magazine provides details of over a thousand of the world's most significant and best-known vessels of every size and type. In addition to a short essay about each, he describes its physical characteristics, construction, and history from the drawing board to the scrap yard or museum. He even includes fictional ships such as the African Queen. Includes 16 pages of color plates among over 200 illustrations, article-specific references in addition to a comprehensive bibliography, a chronology, and a glossary without pronunciation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Fred Thomas Jane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1900
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:861248692

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All the world's fighting ships, 1900 by Fred Thomas Jane Pdf

Author : Michael Spilling
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 0785829997

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Weapons of War Battleships & Aircraft Carriers 1900-Present by Michael Spilling Pdf

Part of the Weapons of War series, this book features more than 150 color and black & white illustrations and photographs as well as detailed specifications of battleships and aircraft carriers from 1900 to the present. Battleships and Aircraft Carriers 1900–Present brings together the most important warships of the last 100 years in a single, handy volume arranged in alphabetical order. The book includes some of the great capital ships, such as the battleships Bismarck and Iowa, the carriers Enterprise and Formidable, and the missile destroyer Canberra. Features 150 entries of the most important weapons of the era Every weapon is illustrated with an accurate color artwork Each entry includes a specifications table with essential information such as armament, weight, speed, and range Concise text provides a summary of the design, development, service history, and performance of each weapon

Author : Bruce Taylor
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 0870219065

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The World of the Battleship: The Design and Careers of Capital Ships of the World's Navies, 1900-1950 by Bruce Taylor Pdf

Presents a global vision of the development of the world's battleships. Each chapter explains the origins of a ship, her importance as a national symbol, and her place in the fleet

Author : Duncan Redford,Philip D. Grove
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857735072

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The Royal Navy by Duncan Redford,Philip D. Grove Pdf

Since 1900, the Royal Navy has seen vast changes to the way it operates. This book tells the story, not just of defeats and victories, but also of how the navy has adjusted to over 100 years of rapid technological and social change. The navy has changed almost beyond recognition since the far-reaching reforms made by Admiral Fisher at the turn of the century. Fisher radically overhauled the fleet, replacing the nineteenth-century wooden crafts with the latest in modern naval technology, including battleships (such as the iconic dreadnoughts), aircraft carriers and submarines. In World War I and World War II, the navy played a central role, especially as unrestricted submarine warfare and supply blockades became an integral part of twentieth-century combat. However it was the development of nuclear and missile technology during the Cold War era which drastically changed the face of naval warfare - today the navy can launch sea-based strikes across thousands of miles to reach targets deep inland. This book navigates the cross currents of over 100 years of British naval history. As well as operational issues, the authors also consider the symbolism attached to the navy in popular culture and the way naval personnel have been treated, looking at the changes in on-board life and service during the period, as well as the role of women in the navy. In addition to providing full coverage of the Royal Navy's wartime operations, the authors also consider the functions of the navy in periods of nominal peace - including disaster relief, diplomacy and exercises. Even in peacetime the Royal Navy had a substantial role to play. Covering the whole span of naval history from 1900 to the present, this book places the wars and battles fought by the navy within a wider context, looking at domestic politics, economic issues and international affairs. It will be essential reading for anyone interested in naval history and operations, as well as military history more generally.

Author : Bernard Ireland
Publisher : HarperResource
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X004068901

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Jane's Battleships of the 20th Century by Bernard Ireland Pdf

All the greatest battleships from World War I to the 1991 Gulf War.

Author : Robert Jackson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Warships
ISBN : 1592236278

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The Encyclopedia of Warships by Robert Jackson Pdf

An exhaustive reference which features more than 300 military vessels from World War II to the present day; contains numerous action photographs and detailed illustrations showing every aspect of the featured ships. Includes an extensive service history of each ship and specification panels that provide information of displacement, dimensions, armament, speed, and complement.

Author : Norman Friedman
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 895 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473812802

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British Destroyers by Norman Friedman Pdf

A history of the early days of Royal Navy destroyers, and how they evolved to meet new military threats. In the late nineteenth century the advent of the modern torpedo woke the Royal Navy to a potent threat to its domination, not seriously challenged since Trafalgar. For the first time a relatively cheap weapon had the potential to sink the largest, and costliest, exponents of sea power. Not surprisingly, Britain’s traditional rivals invested heavily in the new technology that promised to overthrow the naval status quo. The Royal Navy was also quick to adopt the new weapon, but the British concentrated on developing counters to the essentially offensive tactics associated with torpedo-carrying small craft. From these efforts came torpedo catchers, torpedo-gunboats and eventually the torpedo-boat destroyer, a type so successful that it eclipsed and then usurped the torpedo-boat itself. With its title shortened to destroyer, the type evolved rapidly and was soon in service in many navies, but in none was the evolution as rapid or as radical as in the Royal Navy. This book is the first detailed study of their early days, combining technical history with an appreciation of the changing role of destroyers and the tactics of their deployment. Like all of Norman Friedman’s books, it reveals the rationale and not just the process of important technological developments.

Author : John Jordan,Philippe Caresse
Publisher : Seaforth Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Battleships
ISBN : 1848322542

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French Battleships of World War One by John Jordan,Philippe Caresse Pdf

When war broke out in August 1914 France had only two dreadnoughts in service, with a second pair running trials. The main body of the elite Arm e Navale was made up of the eleven battleships of the _Patrie_ and _Danton_ classes, both of which were intermediate designs with two main gun calibres. Older ships included survivors of the notorious _Flotte d echantillons_ ('fleet of samples') of the 1890 programme and their successors designed during the 1890s. This book traces the development of French battleships from 1890 to 1922, and also covers the extensive modifications made to the survivors during the interwar period. The structure follows that of previous books in this highly successful series, with Part I by John Jordan devoted to design, followed by historical chapters by Philippe Caresse covering 1900 to 1945\. It is liberally illustrated throughout with line drawings and labelled schematics, plus photographs from the extensive Caresse collection, many of which are previously unpublished. This is the most comprehensive account of these ships published in English or in French, and is destined be the standard reference for many years to come. AUTHORS: John Jordan is the Editor of the _Warship_ annual and a lifelong student of French naval history. His previous three books on French Battleships, Cruisers and Destroyers were critical and commercial successes. Philippe Caresse, his collaborator on this book, is a leading authority on late 19th-century French warships.

Author : Christopher Chant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Warships
ISBN : 1853614866

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The History of the World's Warships by Christopher Chant Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:560815222

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Ships of the World '76 by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Ross
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781499465990

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The World's Most Powerful Battleships by David Ross Pdf

The World’s Most Powerful Battleships features 52 of the greatest warships to have sailed and fought in the last 500 years. Beginning with King Henry VIII’s flagship, the book covers all the main periods of battleship development, including the great sail ships, steam-driven warships, and the great battleships of the two world wars. Each entry includes a brief description of the battleship’s development and history, a profile view, key features, and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, The World’s Most Powerful Battleships is a colorful guide for the military historian and naval warfare enthusiast.

Author : R.A. Burt
Publisher : Seaforth Publishing
Page : 978 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473826953

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British Battleships, 1889–1904 by R.A. Burt Pdf

A comprehensive look at Royal Navy warships in the pre-dreadnought era, with extensive photos and illustrations. The Russian war scare of 1884 and the public’s anxiety about the Royal Navy’s ability to fight a modern war at sea resulted in the Naval Defense Act of 1889 and a vast program of warship construction. Over the next twenty years a fleet of 52 battleships was built, construction finally interrupted by the revolutionary Dreadnought design. In this volume, the author presents full details of design and construction, armament, protection, machinery and performance, all backed up with accurate data tables listing design figures, trials results, and full particulars at different stages in the ships’ careers. The history of each battleship is chronicled and the reader is reminded of their major contribution in the First World War. They bore the brunt of the action at the Dardenelles, bombarded the Belgium coast, patrolled the North Sea and the Channel, reinforced the Italian Fleet, and served in East Africa, the East Indies, and the White Sea. Most were extensively modified during the war and this variety has made them of special interest to the historian, enthusiast, and ship modeler. With the addition of many new photographs from the author's massive collection, this new edition is a must-have addition to every naval library.