Toghill, Gerald

Dreadnoughts: An Illustrated History

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ISBN 13:
9781445686356
author:
Toghill, Gerald
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Amberley Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
23.4 x 16.5 centimetres
Genre:
History, Military History, Naval,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£15.02

Description

The Dreadnoughts: A Revolutionary Era in Warship Building In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, two technological advancements transformed the naval world: steam propulsion and Britain's industrial power. This combination enabled ship designers to create vessels that would change the course of history. The launch of HMS Warrior in 1863 marked a significant shift, but it was the Dreadnought, launched in 1906, that had a profound impact on warship building. The Dreadnought's influence was so great that its name became synonymous with battleships, and all vessels built before it were classified as 'pre-Dreadnought', while those constructed after 1906 were known as 'Dreadnoughts'. This book tells the story of this pivotal era in naval history. With 128 pages of detailed information, this illustrated history provides a comprehensive account of the Dreadnought's impact on the development of warships.

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