History of Warships
Download or Read eBook History of Warships PDF written by James L. George and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : James L. George |
Publisher | : US Naval Institute Press |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 1998 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015043798647 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis History of Warships by : James L. George
Book excerpt: Organized by the four major ages of warships - galley, sail, steam, and modern - George graphically presents the design evolution, construction, and operational uses of specific ship types, including their defenses, weapons, propulsion, and famous sea battles. While his focus is on ships of major naval powers, he also offers interesting examples from lesser navies and includes Leonardo da Vinci's submarine designs, Germany's pocket battleship, Austria's World War I air-cushion catamaran, and Italy's naval tanks with lateral caterpillar chains.