The overriding image of the First World War is the bloody stalemate
of the Western Front, but although much of the action did occur on
land, the overall shape of the war even the inevitability of
British participation arose out of its maritime character. It was
essentially a struggle about access to worldwide resources, most
clearly seen in the desperate German attempts to deal with the
American industrial threat, which ultimately levered the United
States into the war, and thus a consequence of British sea control.
This radical new book concentrates on the way in which each side
tried to use or deny the sea to the other, and in so doing it
describes rapid wartime changes not only in ship and weapon
technology but also in the way naval warfare was envisaged and
fought. Combat produced many surprises: some, like the impact of
the mine and torpedo, are familiar, but this book also brings to
light many previously unexplored subjects, like creative new
tactical practices and improved command and control. The contrast
between expectation and reality had enormous consequences not only
for the course of the war but also for the way navies developed
afterwards. This book melds strategic, technical, and tactical
aspects to reveal the First World War from a fresh perspective, but
also demonstrates how its perceived lessons dominated the way
navies prepared for the Second.
General
Imprint: |
Seaforth Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
November 2019 |
Authors: |
Norman Friedman
|
Dimensions: |
289 x 245 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
416 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-6549-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-5267-6549-7 |
Barcode: |
9781526765499 |
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