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The Royal Navy A History Since 1900

Name: The Royal Navy
Author: Duncan Redford

Auteur: Duncan Redford

Taal: Engels

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Uitgever: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Auteur: Duncan Redford Philip D. Grove

Engels
Hardcover
9781780767826
27 maart 2014
384 pagina's

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Since 1900, the Royal Navy has seen vast changes to the way it operates. This book tells the story, not just of defeats and victories, but also of how the navy has adjusted to over 100 years of rapid technological and social change. The navy has changed almost beyond recognition since the far-reaching reforms made by Admiral Fisher at the turn of the century. Fisher radically overhauled the fleet, replacing the nineteenth-century wooden crafts with the latest in modern naval technology, including battleships (such as the iconic dreadnoughts), aircraft carriers and submarines. In World War I and World War II, the navy played a central role, especially as unrestricted submarine warfare and supply blockades became an integral part of twentieth-century combat. However it was the development of nuclear and missile technology during the Cold War era which drastically changed the face of naval warfare - today the navy can launch sea-based strikes across thousands of miles to reach targets deep inland. This book navigates the cross currents of over 100 years of British naval history. As well as operational issues, the authors also consider the symbolism attached to the navy in popular culture and the way naval personnel have been treated, looking at the changes in on-board life and service during the period, as well as the role of women in the navy. In addition to providing full coverage of the Royal Navy's wartime operations, the authors also consider the functions of the navy in periods of nominal peace - including disaster relief, diplomacy and exercises. Even in peacetime the Royal Navy had a substantial role to play. Covering the whole span of naval history from 1900 to the present, this book places the wars and battles fought by the navy within a wider context, looking at domestic politics, economic issues and international affairs. It will be essential reading for anyone interested in naval history and operations, as well as military history more generally.

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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Hardcover
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 27 maart 2014
Aantal pagina's: 384
Illustraties: Nee

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Hoofdauteur: Duncan Redford
Tweede Auteur: Philip D. Grove
Hoofduitgeverij: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

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Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 135 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 36 mm
Verpakking lengte: 216 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 612 g

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EAN: 9781780767826

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Categorieën: Mens & Maatschappij

Geschiedenis

Defensie & Oorlogsvoering

Europa

Oorlogen

Marine

Militaire geschiedenis

Periodes

Moderne tijd (1800-1945)

Hedendaagse geschiedenis ( v.a. 1945)

Regio's & Landen

Boeken
Taal: Engels
Periode: 20e eeuw
Boek, ebook of luisterboek?: Boek
Beschikbaarheid: Leverbaar

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