Battle at Sea: 3,000 Years of Naval Warfare
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R.G. Grant
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 165.5 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 183
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Battle at Sea: 3,000 Years of Naval Warfare
Battle at Sea: 3,000 Years of Naval Warfare is a comprehensive visual reference on naval conflict, from ancient galleys to modern submarines. This digital PDF edition makes the complete illustrated volume available for instant download after purchase.
Written by R.G. Grant and published by Dorling Kindersley, the book covers major naval battles, warship development, and the lives of those who served at sea.
Book Overview
This edition traces 3,000 years of warfare on, under, and above the sea. It moves from the clash of galleys in Ancient Greece through the age of sail, the ironclads of the 19th century, and the submarine and missile era. The book includes every major naval conflict with vital statistics of the combatants and outcomes, as well as a foreword by Captain Christopher Page, Royal Navy.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Detailed coverage of naval conflicts from Antiquity to the 20th century
- Vital statistics for major battles and their outcomes
- The changing face of life aboard a vessel, from punishment and discipline to food and recreation
- An exploration of crews, hierarchies, and organization through the ages
- Warship development from oared galleys and longships to aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines
- Photographs, maps, 3D battle plans, and eyewitness accounts
Why This Book Matters
Naval warfare has shaped trade, national security, and the outcome of conflicts across the centuries. This book presents that history in a clear visual format, making it accessible to general readers, history enthusiasts, and students of military affairs. R.G. Grant’s writing and DK’s illustrated approach combine to create a reference work that is both informative and engaging.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 165.5 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 183 |
| Original Format | Hardcover |
| Print Length | 360 pages |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley |
| Publication Date | 19 January 2011 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| ISBN-10 | 140535335X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1405353359 |
| Item Weight | 500 g |
| Dimensions | 22.1 x 2.8 x 26 cm |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,473 in History of Military Naval Forces; 9,196 in Military Affairs; 441,511 in Textbooks & Study Guides |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars (60 ratings) |
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Add Battle at Sea: 3,000 Years of Naval Warfare to your digital library and explore the evolution of naval conflict at your own pace.
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