Battleship Victory
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Battleship Victory Principles Of Sea Power In The War In The Pacific
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Author : Robert Lundgren
language : en
Publisher: Nimble Books
Release Date : 2015-12-07
Battleship Victory Principles Of Sea Power In The War In The Pacific written by Robert Lundgren and has been published by Nimble Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-07 with History categories.
Almost seventy-five years after the Japanese sank six US battleships at Pearl Harbor, Historian Robert Lundgren provides a startling reassessment of the role of battleships in World War II. Far from "being made obsolete in a single day," Lundgren upends the conventional wisdom by showing that the battle line was an essential tool for the exercise of seapower all the way to V-J Day. Indeed, he argues, the Japanese Navy's undue reliance on aircraft carriers alone was a key factor in its loss of command of the sea. From the introduction: "Human perception is human reality and I offer a different perspective on battleships by applying the principles of several naval and military thinkers, including Alfred Thayer Mahan and Julian Corbett that may change the perception that battleships became obsolete? By the end of the World War Two the aircraft carrier had replaced the battleship as the reigning queen of the seas. No new battleships designs were created leaving the last four Iowa class battleships to be the last of their kind to serve the United States. What role did battleships, aircraft carriers, cruisers, and submarines play in the United States victory and Japan's defeat during the Second World War? I will argue here that, contrary to conventional wisdom, battleships continued to play a decisive role throughout the war." Through a meticulous examination of the operational details of every major battle in the War in the Pacific, Lundgren illuminates how the US prevailed with a "combined arms" approach that made use of all the particular capabilities of aircraft carriers, battleships, and submarines. Only in this way could a navy follow the fundamental principles of sea power identified by Mahan and Corbett. This is a must read for anyone who thinks they know the history of the War in the Pacific. A wonderful gift that will spark many debates among battleship and naval aviation enthusiasts alike. Robert Lundgren is also the author of The World Wonder'd: What Really Happened Off Samar (Nimble 2014). Eight tables, 700 footnotes.
The 100 Gun Ship Victory
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Author : John McKay
language : en
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Release Date : 2000
The 100 Gun Ship Victory written by John McKay and has been published by US Naval Institute Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
Forever associated with Nelson's last battle at Trafalgar, Victory is one of the most famous ships of all time. An example of the ultimate sailing warship--the three-decker First Rate--Victory was the most popular and successful 100-gun ship of the period, the flagship of half a dozen famous admirals. First published in 1987 in the Anatomy of the Ship series and now updated, this volume provides the most detailed description and illustrations of the Victory available anywhere. A pictorial section contains numerous clear photographs emphasizing close-up and on-board views of ship equipment and spaces. Three hundred perspective and three-view drawings, with fully descriptive keys, illustrate every detail of the ship, including hull construction, masts and yards, armament, rigging, decoration and fittings. These accurate and totally comprehensive drawings offer ship buffs, historians, and model makers a full view of the ship and her position in the development of the First Rate.
The 100 Gun Ship Victory
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Author : John McKay
language : en
Publisher: Conway
Release Date : 2002-12
The 100 Gun Ship Victory written by John McKay and has been published by Conway this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-12 with History categories.
Hms Victory Pocket Manual 1805
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Author : Peter Goodwin
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2018-01-25
Hms Victory Pocket Manual 1805 written by Peter Goodwin and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-25 with History categories.
A history of life on board HMS Victory, the world's most famous warship. This addition to the best-selling Conway pocket-book range explores Admiral Nelson's fully preserved flagship HMS Victory, the most tangible symbol of the Royal Navy's greatest battle off Cape Trafalgar on October 21st 1805. Peter Goodwin, the leading historian of the sailing man-of-war, explains the workings of the only surviving 'line of battle' ship of the Napoleonic Wars. And, as Victory was engaged in battle for only two per cent of her active service, the book also provides a glimpse into life and work at sea during the other ninety-eight per cent of the time. Drawing from a selection of contemporary documents and records, Goodwin explains the day-to-day running of a three-decker Georgian warship: victualling, organisation, discipline, domestic arrangements and medical care. He answers questions such as: 'What types of wood were used in building Victory?'; 'What was her longest voyage?'; 'How many shots were fired from her guns at Trafalgar?'; 'How many boats did Victory carry?'; 'What was prize money?'; 'What was grog?'; 'When did her career as a fighting ship end?', and 'How many people visit Victory each year?' Illustrated with black and white diagrams of the ship and maps, this is a full history of the world's most famous warship in a highly accessible pocket-book format.
The Hms Victory Story
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Author : John Christopher
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2012-02-29
The Hms Victory Story written by John Christopher and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-29 with Transportation categories.
Constructed from the wood of over 6,000 trees HMS Victory was designed as a 'first-rate ship', packing a formidable punch with over 100 guns arranged over three decks. Immortalised as Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship in the Battle of Trafalgar, after bringing Nelson's body back to England the Victory sailed out on a number of expeditions until her retirement in 1812. In a wonderfully entertaining narrative, and packed with fun facts, figures and over 100 colour photographs, author John Christopher recounts the story of this celebrated warship right up to its restoration project and current role as the centrepiece of Portsmouth's historic docks. Author John Christopher is a life-long transport enthusiast and a balloon pilot. He has previously written The Hunter Story and Balloons at War for The History Press.
Hms Victory
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Author : Jonathan Eastland
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2011-08-17
Hms Victory written by Jonathan Eastland and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-17 with History categories.
“A first-rate visual guide to the most famous preserved warship on the planet. The imagery has the ‘wow’ factor . . . a brilliant showcase.”—Warships International Fleet Review HMS Victory is probably the best-known historic ship in the world. A symbol of the Royal Navy’s achievements during the great age of sail, she is based in Portsmouth and seen by tens of thousands of visitors each year. In this new series written by experts and containing more than 200 specially commissioned photographs, each title will take the reader on a superbly illustrated tour of the ship, from bow to stern and deck by deck. Significant parts of the vessel for example, the capstan, steering gear, armament, brody stove, cockpit, stern cabins are given detailed coverage both in words and pictures, so that the reader has at hand the most complete visual record and explanation of the ship that exists. In addition, the importance of the ship, both in her own time and now as a museum vessel, is explained, while her design and build, her fighting career and her life prior to restoration and exhibition are all described. No other books offer such superb visual impact and detailed information as the Seaforth Historic Ship Series—a truly groundbreaking concept bringing the ships of our past vividly to life. Nominated for the 2011 Mountbatten Awards “In a precise and careful treatment, they cover the evolution of naval architecture, maritime warfare, and British strategy that led to the construction of the 100-gun ship-of-the-line . . . A valuable book for students of the age of fighting sail.”—New York Military Affairs Symposium
Battleship Victory
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Author : Matt Kingsley
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-10-16
Battleship Victory written by Matt Kingsley and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-16 with categories.
In the silent expanse of the cosmos, where stars were born and died in spectacular flares of light and darkness, the humankind had stretched its reach far beyond the cradle of Earth. The Battleship Victory was humanity's spearhead into the unknown, a behemoth of steel and resolve, safeguarding civilisation against threats born amidst the starlit sea of the universe. Captain Elaine Martens, a veteran of cosmic conflicts, stood resolute on the bridge. Her gaze, hardened by the fires of battles past, scanned the crew - an array of humanity, each scar, each wrinkle a testament to tales of strife and triumph in the void. They weren't just officers; they were survivors, warriors, family. "The frontier is quiet," remarked First Officer Langley, his voice an echo in the vastness of their surroundings. "Quiet isn't peace, Langley," Martens replied, her hand resting on the cold metal of the railing. "It's the breath before the plunge." No sooner had her words dissipated into the charged air of the bridge than the alarms blared - a cacophony of warning that each soul there had been both dreading and expecting. The red lights bathed them all in a premonition of the struggle to come. "Report!" Martens commanded, authority reverberating in that single word. "Incoming craft, unknown configuration. They're not hailing; signatures match nothing on record," came the response from Communications Officer Patel, her hands flying over the console as she sought some clarity in the chaos. "Battle stations," Martens ordered, the two words transforming the atmosphere, a switch from tense anticipation to focused action. The crew moved as one, a single entity borne of unity and purpose, each individual a cog in the great machine of war.
Understanding Victory
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Author : Geoffrey Till
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2014-01-15
Understanding Victory written by Geoffrey Till and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-15 with History categories.
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. Providing a unique assessment of naval strategy and historic outcomes across centuries of warfare, Understanding Victory: Naval Operations from Trafalgar to the Falklands presents four case studies that examine each ship-based battle narrative to expose and analyze the factors that contributed to each side's success or defeat. The work opens with an overview of the general causes of success and failure in naval operations. Each case study starts with a detailed narrative of the battle and then reviews the conflict from the key perspectives identified in the introduction. These classic examples of naval warfare underscore how the outcome of naval operations is often predetermined by the clarity and quality of the mission aim, and point out striking constants in naval warfare despite the obvious differences in military technologies over a long span of time.
Hms Victory
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Author : Matthew Sheldon
language : en
Publisher: Batsford Books
Release Date : 2015-11-01
Hms Victory written by Matthew Sheldon and has been published by Batsford Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-01 with Transportation categories.
This is a beautiful and informative guidebook and history of HMS Victory. On 7 May 1765 a magnificent new ship of the line was floated out of the Old Single Dock in Chatham's Royal Dockyard. She was HMS Victory, a first-rate battleship and the largest and most up-to-date ship in King George III's Royal Navy. In the years to come, over an unusually long service, she would gain renown leading fleets in the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic War. She achieved lasting fame as the flagship of Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson in Britain's greatest naval victory, the defeat of the French and Spanish at the Battle of Trafalgar. It is almost impossible today to imagine the physical brutality of fighting at sea in sailing warships. These great wooden battleships, under acres of sail, confronted each other at point blank range, their crews intent on smashing and capturing the other ship. Their heavy guns blasted tons of iron, shattering hulls, splintering masts and yards, overturning gun carriages and filling the air with deafening noise and blinding smoke. She may seem beautiful to our eyes, but Victory was built principally as a huge and complex machine of war. Every man in her 820 crew played a vital part in operating the ship and ensuring that ultimately she was in the right place and ready to fire her deadly broadside of iron shot.
Balchen S Victory
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Author : Alan Smith
language : en
Publisher: Seaforth Publishing
Release Date : 2021-12-17
Balchen S Victory written by Alan Smith and has been published by Seaforth Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-17 with History categories.
This is the story of Admiral Sir John Balchen, his life and career, and HMS Victory, the largest, finest ship-of-the-line in the Royal Navy at the time, which he commanded when both were lost, along with more than 1,000 crew, in an October storm in the English Channel in 1744. This is not the Victory of Trafalgar fame, however, but the First Rate built some thirty years earlier, the last Royal Navy three-decker to carry bronze cannons, and a ship whose poor design may well have contributed to her loss. It is also the story of Admiral John Balchen, a courageous, if not heroic, naval officer who saw major engagements and whose legacy in naval development deserves greater recognition. Indeed, the story of both the ship and her commander, their individual and remarkably parallel lives, can now be revealed as fundamental catalysts to the revolutionary reforms in naval shipbuilding, design and dockyard administration that transformed the Royal Navy after 1745. They were indeed major foundation stones for a navy that delivered the glorious achievements of Nelson, Anson, Howe, Hood, Rodney, Boscawen and many more in the great pantheon of British naval history that followed their loss. The exciting discovery of the wreck of HMS Victory in 2008, the subsequent and continuing public and political wrangling over possible salvage, and the 2019 display at Portsmouth of a mighty 42-pounder bronze gun retrieved from the wreck, have been the catalyst for this history of the admiral and his ship, and anyone with an interest in naval or maritime history, whether academic or popular, will be fascinated by the facts about the hitherto virtually unknown predecessor of Nelson’s great flagship. This glorious man-and-ship odyssey, whose intrinsic importance to naval history can now be recognised, is richly and compelling told in this important new book.