Author : George Paloczi-Horvath
Publisher :
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 18,90 MB
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN :
This volume is a study of a key of warship history, the specialist coastal defence ship. From its origin in the monitors of the American Civil War, the type grew into miniature battleships, intended to give countries with no overseas ambitions a credible naval defence. Because of the constraints of size and draught, these ships became very sophisticated concepts, and this text explores their design philosophy.
Author : Zdzislaw Krygier
Publisher :
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 32,1 MB
Release : 2018-11-05
Category :
ISBN : 9788366148017
Progression in development of Osa-class missile boats revolutionized naval warfare. Even though those ships were considered very small marine vessels, they constituted one of the most numerous boat types in the history of shipbuilding. There were more than 400 units built in total.
Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1289 pages
File Size : 27,24 MB
Release : 2020-03-26
Category : History
ISBN :
This work covers major weapons throughout human history, beginning with clubs and maces; through crossbows, swords, and gunpowder; up to the hypersonic railgun, lasers, and robotic weapons under development today. Weapons and Warfare is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and highly informative overview of weapons and their impact on the course of human history. In addition to providing basic factual information, this encyclopedia will delve into the greater historical context and significance of each weapon. The chronological organization by time period will enable readers to fully understand the evolution of weapons throughout history. The work begins with a foreword by a top scholar and a detailed introductory essay by the editor that provides an illuminating historical overview of weapons. It then offers entries on more than 650 individual weapons systems. Each entry has sources for further reading. The weapons are presented alphabetically within six time periods, ranging from the prehistoric and ancient periods to the contemporary period. Each period has its own introduction that treats the major trends occurring in that era. In addition, 50 sidebars offer fascinating facts on various weapons. Numerous illustrations throughout the text are also included.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,55 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Naval architecture
ISBN :
Author : Fouad Sabry
Publisher : One Billion Knowledgeable
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 34,92 MB
Release : 2024-05-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN :
What is Amphibious Warfare Amphibious warfare is a type of offensive military operation that today uses naval ships to project ground and air power onto a hostile or potentially hostile shore at a designated landing beach. Through history the operations were conducted using ship's boats as the primary method of delivering troops to shore. Since the Gallipoli Campaign, specialised watercraft were increasingly designed for landing troops, material and vehicles, including by landing craft and for insertion of commandos, by fast patrol boats, zodiacs and from mini-submersibles. The term amphibious first emerged in the United Kingdom and the United States during the 1930s with introduction of vehicles such as Vickers-Carden-Loyd Light Amphibious Tank or the Landing Vehicle Tracked. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Amphibious warfare Chapter 2: Warship Chapter 3: Landing craft Chapter 4: United States Naval Special Warfare Command Chapter 5: Naval warfare Chapter 6: Brown-water navy Chapter 7: Joint Expeditionary Base-Little Creek Chapter 8: Battle of Inchon Chapter 9: Daniel E. Barbey Chapter 10: Landing Craft Utility (II) Answering the public top questions about amphibious warfare. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Amphibious Warfare.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 11,48 MB
Release : 1959
Category : Government publications
ISBN :
Author : United States. Naval Education and Training Command
Publisher :
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 32,49 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Guided missiles
ISBN :
Author : United States. Bureau of Naval Personnel
Publisher :
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 17,96 MB
Release : 1966
Category : Fire control (Naval gunnery)
ISBN :
Author : Dietmar Arthur Wehr
Publisher : Dietmar Arthur Wehr
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 43,89 MB
Release : 2019-11-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0994821735
This omnibus edition includes all three books of the System States Rebellion series with over 200,000 words of military SF action. Included in this ebook are the following novels; Rumors of Glory; Rumors of Honor and Rumors of Salvation. The first book, Rumors of Glory, can still be downloaded individually and is free. After centuries of peaceful expansion under the auspices of the Federation of Planetary States, some of the more developed colonies have had enough of the economic exploitation by Earth-chartered companies and attempt to secede. The Rebellion soon expands in both scope and violence beyond the expectations of both sides. As the war drags on year after year, it takes an unexpected turn and puts not only Human Civilization at risk but Human existence as well. This ebook has both space and ground battles, high level strategy, personal triumphs and tragedies.
Author : United States. Naval History Division
Publisher : Department of the Navy
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 28,35 MB
Release : 1959
Category : History
ISBN :
