Us Navy Protected Cruisers 1883–1918 Brian Lane Herder Osprey Publishing Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

Explores The History Of Us Navy\ S 11 New Steel Warships Built During Late 19Th Century To Advance American Naval Supremacy After Civil War Powerful Navy Was Allowed Decay Into Utter Decrepitude And Becoming A Security Liability In 1883 Congress Approved Four Steel-Constructed Vessels Called “Abcd” Ships Three Protected Cruisers Atlanta Boston Chicago Were First For Whose 1880S–1890S Technological Cultural Transformation So Total It Is Now Remembered As “New Navy” This Small Fleet Joined By Succession Distinctive Culminating Famous Olympia These Formed Backbone Early Frontline Victory 1898 Spanish-American That Fought Won Decisive Battle Manila Bay Also Served Faithfully Escorts Auxiliaries World I Before Last Retired 1920S Written Experienced Researcher Brian Lane Herder Including Rare Photographs Book Development Qualities Service Important Highlights Almost-Forgotten Columbia-Class Designed High-Speed Commerce Raiders Mimic Specific Passenger Liners All Are Depicted Meticulously Researched Color Illustrations With One Depicting Deploying Her Full Sail Rig Σελίδες: 48 Έτος Έκδοσης: 1031 Διαστάσεις: 18 4X18 4Cm