Hoping to deter the Union navy from aggressive action on southern waterways during the Civil War, the Confederacy led the way in developing “torpedoes,” a term that in the nineteenth century referred to contact mines floating on or just below the water’s service. With this book, two little-known but important manuscripts related to these valuable weapons become available for the first time. General Gabriel J. Rains, director of the Confederate Torpedo Bureau, penned his Torpedo Book as a manual for the fabrication and use of land mines and offensive and defensive water mines. With 21 scale drawings, Notes Explaining Rebel Torpedoes and Ordnance by Captain Peter S. Michie documents from the Federal perspective the construction and use of these “infernal machines.” A detailed accounting, by the editor, of the vessels sunk or damaged by Confederate torpedoes and numerous photographs of existing specimens from museums and private collections complete this significant compilation.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Gabriel J. Rains (1803–1881) was director of the Confederate Torpedo Bureau during the latter stages of the Civil War. Peter S. Michie (1839–1901) served as chief engineer of the Union’s Army of the James and was stationed in Richmond for the year following the war. Physician and historian Herbert M. Schiller holds an M.A. in history from Wake Forest University and is the author or editor of numerous books on the American Civil War.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo CX-9780786463329
Quantità: 15 disponibili
Da: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Hoping to deter the Union navy from aggressive action on southern waterways during the Civil War, the Confederacy led the way in developing "torpedoes," a term that in the nineteenth century referred to contact mines floating on or just below the water's service. With this book, two little-known but important manuscripts related to these valuable weapons become available for the first time. General Gabriel J. Rains, director of the Confederate Torpedo Bureau, penned his Torpedo Book as a manual for the fabrication and use of land mines and offensive and defensive water mines. With 21 scale drawings, Notes Explaining Rebel Torpedoes and Ordnance by Captain Peter S. Michie documents from the Federal perspective the construction and use of these "infernal machines." A detailed accounting, by the editor, of the vessels sunk or damaged by Confederate torpedoes and numerous photographs of existing specimens from museums and private collections complete this significant compilation. Codice articolo LU-9780786463329
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Da: Chiron Media, Wallingford, Regno Unito
PF. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely. Codice articolo 6666-IUK-9780786463329
Quantità: 20 disponibili
Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 208 pages. 9.75x7.00x0.50 inches. In Stock. Codice articolo x-0786463325
Quantità: 2 disponibili
Da: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Regno Unito
Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. xi + 208 Illus. Codice articolo 5500261
Quantità: 4 disponibili
Da: Books Puddle, Woodside, NY, U.S.A.
Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. xi + 208. Codice articolo 262380474
Quantità: 4 disponibili
Da: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germania
Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. xi + 208. Codice articolo 182380464
Quantità: 4 disponibili
Da: moluna, Greven, Germania
Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Über den AutorrnrnGabriel J. Rains (1803-1881) was director of the Confederate Torpedo Bureau during the latter stages of the Civil War.KlappentextrnrnHoping to deter the Union navy from aggressive action on southern wat. Codice articolo 584057083
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Da: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germania
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Hoping to deter the Union navy from aggressive action on southern waterways during the Civil War, the Confederacy led the way in developing 'torpedoes,' a term that in the nineteenth century referred to contact mines floating on or just below the water's service. With this book, two little-known but important manuscripts related to these valuable weapons become available for the first time. General Gabriel J. Rains, director of the Confederate Torpedo Bureau, penned his Torpedo Book as a manual for the fabrication and use of land mines and offensive and defensive water mines. With 21 scale drawings, Notes Explaining Rebel Torpedoes and Ordnance by Captain Peter S. Michie documents from the Federal perspective the construction and use of these 'infernal machines.' A detailed accounting, by the editor, of the vessels sunk or damaged by Confederate torpedoes and numerous photographs of existing specimens from museums and private collections complete this significant compilation. Codice articolo 9780786463329
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Rarewaves.com UK, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Hoping to deter the Union navy from aggressive action on southern waterways during the Civil War, the Confederacy led the way in developing "torpedoes," a term that in the nineteenth century referred to contact mines floating on or just below the water's service. With this book, two little-known but important manuscripts related to these valuable weapons become available for the first time. General Gabriel J. Rains, director of the Confederate Torpedo Bureau, penned his Torpedo Book as a manual for the fabrication and use of land mines and offensive and defensive water mines. With 21 scale drawings, Notes Explaining Rebel Torpedoes and Ordnance by Captain Peter S. Michie documents from the Federal perspective the construction and use of these "infernal machines." A detailed accounting, by the editor, of the vessels sunk or damaged by Confederate torpedoes and numerous photographs of existing specimens from museums and private collections complete this significant compilation. Codice articolo LU-9780786463329
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili