The world encyclopedia of cruisers: an illustrated history from the American Civil War to the last conventional ships of the Royal Navy, spanning a period of history of more than 150 years

The cruiser evolved from a whole range of powered sailing warships, emerging in response to the sheer size and cost of larger vessels. The impact of rapid technological advance during the Victorian era saw the cruiser quickly assume the familiar forms in which it fought with distinction through two...

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1. Verfasser: Ireland, Bernard (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: [Wigston] Lorenz Books [2021]
Ausgabe:Rev. ed.
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Zusammenfassung:The cruiser evolved from a whole range of powered sailing warships, emerging in response to the sheer size and cost of larger vessels. The impact of rapid technological advance during the Victorian era saw the cruiser quickly assume the familiar forms in which it fought with distinction through two World Wars. This encyclopedia is unique in charting the forces that brought about the cruiser's evolution, as well as providing a country-by-country visual directory of more than 260 of the most significant examples, spanning a period of nearly 150 years. From the Alabama of the American Civil War to the Royal Navy's last conventional cruisers, the Tigers, all the major ships are included
Beschreibung:Originally published: 2008. - Includes index
Beschreibung:256 Seiten Illustrationen (teilweise farbig)