Konstam, Angus

Warships in the War of the Pacific 1879-83: Chile, Peru and Bolivia's Ironclads and Their Battles (New Vanguard)

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ISBN 13:: 9781472861245
author:: Konstam, Angus
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Osprey Publishing (UK)
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 48
Dimensions:: 24.8 x 18.4 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: History
Condition:: New
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The War of the Pacific 1879-83: A Naval Campaign in South America's Ironclad Era In the late 19th century, a war broke out between Chile and Peru over control of the guano-rich Chincha islands. This conflict led to a predominantly naval war, with both newly emergent South American states employing the latest technology - ironclad, steam-powered warships. The war saw more naval battles than the American Civil War, including blockades, ship captures, and port bombardments. Chile's navy was larger and more modern, while Peru's key advantage lay in its small but powerful ironclad Huáscar. This book provides an essential guide to this little-known naval war, featuring detailed profiles of the key ironclads, original artwork of the battles, and a cutaway of Huáscar. Naval expert Angus Konstam explores the strategies employed by the warring powers, the details of the naval campaign, and the characteristics of the ironclad warships involved.

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