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Submarine Warfare, Offensive And Defensive: Including A Discussion Of The Offensive Torpedo System (1869)

Submarine Warfare, Offensive And Defensive: Including A Discussion Of The Offensive Torpedo System (1869)

Barnes, J. S.

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Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesWorld War II

ISBN10: 1104658895
ISBN13: 9781104658892
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Submarine Warfare, Offensive and Defensive: Including a Discussion of the Offensive Torpedo System (1869) is a book written by J.S. Barnes. The book is a comprehensive guide to submarine warfare, covering both offensive and defensive tactics. It also includes a detailed discussion of the offensive torpedo system, which was a cutting-edge technology at the time.The book provides a historical overview of submarine warfare, including the use of submarines in the American Civil War. It then delves into the principles of submarine design and operation, including the use of compressed air and the importance of ballast tanks. The author also covers the tactics used by submarines, including how to approach and attack enemy vessels.The second half of the book is devoted to the offensive torpedo system. The author explains how torpedoes work and how they can be used to attack enemy ships. He also discusses the various types of torpedoes and the different methods of launching them.Overall, Submarine Warfare, Offensive and Defensive: Including a Discussion of the Offensive Torpedo System (1869) provides a fascinating insight into the early days of submarine warfare. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history or the development of military technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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