| Description |
1 online resource. |
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| Series |
War, technology, and history
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War, technology, and history.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- HMS Belleisle and the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805 -- HMS New Zealand and the Battle of Jutland, 1916 -- HMS Repulse and the Battle of Malaya, 1941 -- HMS Glamorgan and the Falklands Campaign, 1982 -- Conclusions. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Belleisle (Ship of the line : 1795)
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Belleisle (Ship of the line : 1795) |
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New Zealand (Dreadnought cruiser : 1911)
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New Zealand (Dreadnought cruiser : 1911) |
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Repulse (Battle cruiser)
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Repulse (Battle cruiser) |
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Glamorgan (Ship)
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Glamorgan (Ship) |
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Naval art and science.
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Naval art and science. |
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Trafalgar, Battle of, 1805.
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Battle of Trafalgar (1805) |
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Jutland, Battle of, 1916.
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Battle of Jutland (1916) |
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, British.
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World War (1939-1945) |
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Falkland Islands War, 1982 -- Naval operations, British.
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Falkland Islands War (1982) |
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Naval history, Modern.
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Naval battles.
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Naval battles. |
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Marine & Naval. |
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Naval history, Modern. |
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science. |
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Atlantic Ocean -- North Sea. |
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Spain -- Cape Trafalgar. |
| Chronological Term |
1805-1945 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| ISBN |
9780313051098 (electronic book) |
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0313051097 (electronic book) |
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9780275987244 (alkaline paper) |
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0275987248 (alkaline paper) |
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