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Admiral von Hipper, the inconvenient hero /

This work aims to constitute an objective analysis of a German World War I naval combat commander within his proper context, by closely defining both the military-technical and military-political milieux in which Franz Hipper operated. The description of Hipper's actions in the battles of Dogge...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Philbin, Tobias R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam : B.R. Grüner, 1982.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This work aims to constitute an objective analysis of a German World War I naval combat commander within his proper context, by closely defining both the military-technical and military-political milieux in which Franz Hipper operated. The description of Hipper's actions in the battles of Dogger Bank and Jutland and his handling of communications, airships, and the new technologies of war demonstrate the importance of the military environment. The volume also provides a glimpse into the decision-making process involved in the construction of German battle cruisers and the impact these d.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiii, 231 pages, [32] pages) : illustrations, portraits
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789027272584
9027272581
128390330X
9781283903301