Isbn: 9780282704063 - the submarine torpedo boat: its characteristics and modern development (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book details the development of submarine torpedo boats from the inception of the idea in the 17th century up to the period of World War I. It explains the technical and engineering challenges faced by early inventors and designers and gives a fascinating account of the evolution of the submarine from a crude, hand-powered vessel to a sophisticated and deadly weapon of war. The author describes the key technological breakthroughs that made these advances possible, such as the development of the automobile torpedo and the electric storage battery. It also considers the military and tactical implications of these developments and their impact on naval warfare. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive and well-researched account of the history and development of the submarine torpedo boat. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…