Naval Warfare: An International Encyclopedia, Volume 1Spencer Tucker The whole fascinating history of naval warfare--2,500 years and the seven seas--in three comprehensive, lavishly illustrated volumes.
Everything's here, from the ancient Greek galleys at Salamis to the mighty American Sixth Fleet in the Persian Gulf. Written by an international team of experts, these richly illustrated volumes are the essential reference work for students, scholars, and naval history buffs. A host of features--including an extensive use of maps, an inclusive glossary of naval terms, and a lengthy bibliography--makes this encyclopedia the first--and last--place any landlubber--or self-respecting sailor--will turn to for naval history.
- Contributions from scholars from the United States, Great Britain, Canada, France, Japan, and Denmark - Many illustrations including drawings such as the taking of Porto Bello in 1739, diagrams, and charts - Photographs of leaders, ships, battles, and weapons - Area maps of the North Atlantic, Baltic Sea, and Indian Ocean and maps of battles such as those of the Dardanelles campaign and the Leyte Gulf |
Contents
COMMERCE IN | 93 |
THE DIFFERENTIATION OF NAVAL FORCE | 111 |
THE DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLY OF NAVAL FORCE | 129 |
INDEX | 147 |