Lawrence Burr US Cruisers 1883–1904 (Paperback) New Vanguard

Description: Further DetailsTitle: US Cruisers 1883–1904Condition: NewSubtitle: The birth of the steel navyISBN-10: 1846032679EAN: 9781846032677ISBN: 9781846032677Publisher: Osprey PublishingFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 06/05/2008Description: By the end of the Civil War the US Navy was the most advanced in the world, but in subsequent years America's naval might dwindled. However, in the 1880s a 'New Navy' was born and at the forefront of its fleet were the mighty cruisers. Naval historian Lawrence Burr details how these cruisers allowed America to rebuild their navy, exploring the design and development of these ships. Placing these advances in context, through vivid accounts of how US cruisers performed in the Spanish-American War of 1898, notably at Manila Bay and Santiago, he investigates the emergence of the US Navy as a major power. Illustrated with early photographs and full-colour artwork, this is a concise history of the birth and development of a modern navy that was the precursor to the development of modern steel fleets around the world.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: GBItem Height: 248mmItem Length: 184mmItem Width: 5mmItem Weight: 184gAuthor: Lawrence BurrIllustrator: Ian Palmer, John WhiteContributor: Ian Palmer (Illustrated by), John White (Illustrated by)Genre: Law & PoliticsBook Series: New VanguardRelease Year: 2008 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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