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UNDERSTANDING VICTORY
NAVAL OPERATIONS FROM TRAFALGAR TO THE FALKLANDS |
| By: |
Geoffrey Till |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£58.00 |
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£58.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0275987248 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780275987244 |
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| Publisher: |
ABC-CLIO |
| Pub. date: |
30 November, 2013 |
| Series: |
War, Technology and History |
| Pages: |
248 |
| Description: |
Using four warship-centered examples, this book shows how naval battles are won or lost-and how technological advantage is rarely as decisive in defeat or victory as is often claimed. |
| Synopsis: |
Using four warship-centered examples, this book shows how naval battles are won or lost-and how technological advantage is rarely as decisive in defeat or victory as is often claimed. * Focuses on four ship-centered battle narratives: the battle of Trafalgar, the battle of Jutland, the sinking of the Prince of Wales and Repulse, and the Falklands War * Identifies 11 perspectives that explain victory and defeat in naval operations * Provides a history-based survey of successful naval operations while highlighting the nature of naval operations in the 21st century * Presents information written in a clear, reader-friendly style without compromising on its scholarly standards of content and accuracy * Offers fascinating reading for naval college students, general audiences who enjoy naval history, and naval historians alike |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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