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War at Sea in the Ironclad Age

By: Cassell & Co.

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Historical Books (Cassell)

Last Stocked on 1/13/2021

Product Info

Title
War at Sea in the Ironclad Age
Publisher
Category
Author
Richard Hill
Publish Year
2002
Pages
240
Dimensions
5x7.75x.75"
NKG Part #
2147860469
Type
Softcover

Description

Naval warfare was transformed by the development of reliable steam engines and the technology to build ships of iron and steel. Ships no longer depended on the wind and could maneuver freely; cannon could fire explosive shells instead of cannon balls, and no sailing ship could stand against them. The 'ironclad' revolution continued throughout the 19th Century, a period of technological progress almost as rapid as today's IT revolution. Ship designs were rendered obsolete every few years. New weapons suggested new tactics and one old one - the ram - was revived. A fascinating era with all manner of lessons for today as navies again wrestle with continuous changes in technology.