The last century of sea power. Volume 1, From Port Arthur to Chanak, 1894-1922 /

The transition to modern war at sea began during the period of the Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) and the Spanish-American War (1898) and was propelled forward rapidly by the advent of the dreadnought and the nearly continuous state of war that culminated in World War I. By 1922, most of the elements...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Willmott, H. P.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bloomington, IN : Indiana University Press, 2009.
Temas:
1800-1999
Naval history, Modern > 19th century.
Naval history, Modern > 20th century.
Histoire navale > 20e siècle.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Marine & Naval.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Military Science.
HISTORY > Military > Naval.
Naval history, Modern
Multi-User
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:The transition to modern war at sea began during the period of the Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) and the Spanish-American War (1898) and was propelled forward rapidly by the advent of the dreadnought and the nearly continuous state of war that culminated in World War I. By 1922, most of the elements that would define sea power in the 20th century were in place. Written by one of our foremost military historians, this volume acknowledges the complex nature of this transformation, focusing on imperialism, the growth of fleets, changes in shipbuilding and armament technology, and doctrines about.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (582 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780253003560
0253003563

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