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  • Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare

    Enriched edition. Containing a Complete and Concise Account of the Rise and Progress of Submarine Warfare

    In "Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare," Charles William Sleeman meticulously delves into the evolution of naval warfare, focusing on the pivotal role that torpedoes have played in shaping modern military strategy. Written in a clear and engaging literary style, the book utilizes a blend of historical analysis and technical examination, making complex maritime tactics accessible to a diverse readership ... Read more

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  • Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare

    "Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare" by Charles William Sleeman is a comprehensive exploration of the development and application of torpedoes in naval warfare. The book delves into the technological advancements that led to the creation of these powerful underwater weapons, detailing their strategic significance in maritime conflicts. Sleeman's work is not only a historical account but also an ... Read more

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  • One of Our Submarines

    by Edward Young ...
    Series series Pen & Sword Military Classics
    "[Young] immortalized his distinguished war service as a submariner in the bestselling autobiography, One of Our Submarines . . . [a] gripping memoir."— The Guardian"In the very highest rank of books about the last war. Submarines are thrilling beasts, and Edward Young tells of four years' adventures in them in a good stout book with excitement on every page. He writes beautifully, economically ... Read more

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  • Sea Warfare

    *** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by GOLDEN CLASSIC PRESS***Synopsis:Sea Warfare by Rudyard Kipling There is a tramp outside with tugs in attendance. She has hit something and is leaking badly. Where shall she go? The Office gives her her destination--the harbour is too full for her to settle down here. She swings off between the faithful tugs. Down coast some one asks by ... Read more

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  • The Uboat hunters

    Connolly details the early challenges faced by the Allies in the war at sea, particularly the surprise and effectiveness of the German U-boats, which had crippled merchant shipping and disrupted vital supplies to Europe. The narrative shifts between accounts of naval operations, technical advancements like depth charges and improved sonar, and the courageous men involved in the hunt for U-boats. ... Read more

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  • The Journal of Submarine Commander von Forstner

    The following pages form an abridged translation of a book published in 1916 by Freiherrn von Forstner, commander of the first German U-boat. It was written with the somewhat careless haste of a man who took advantage of disconnected moments of leisure, and these moments were evidently subject to abrupt and prolonged interruptions. Many repetitions and trivial incidents have been omitted in this ... Read more

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  • Stand By for Action

    The Memoirs of a Small Ship Commander in World War II

    A naval memoir of the Second World War by a sea-officer who was awarded a DSC for providing anti-aircraft defense along the Norwegian coast.The author of this compelling memoir proved himself one of the most successful small ship commanders during the Norwegian campaign in 1940, and then served at sea continuously throughout the rest of the War.In Norway, as second-in-command of a Black Swan sloop ... Read more

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  • Escort: The Battle of the Atlantic

    by D. A. Rayner ...
    This is the story of one man’s war and of the Royal Navy’s escort vessels — trawlers, corvettes and destroyers — that guarded Britain’s ocean life-lines across the Atlantic against the ravaging forays of U-Boats and surface raiders. This highly acclaimed firsthand account of convoy escort operations in the North Atlantic from 1939 to 1945 is based on Rayner's astonishing war record. ... Read more

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  • The Story of Our Submarines

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Depths of Naval Innovation and Undersea Warfare

    In "The Story of Our Submarines," John Graham Bower presents a comprehensive narrative that delves into the evolution and operational history of submarines, particularly focusing on their pivotal roles in naval warfare. With meticulous research, Bower employs a vivid, journalistic style that interweaves technical precision with engaging storytelling, allowing readers to grasp complex military ... Read more

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  • The Spider Web, The Romance Of A Flying-Boat War Flight [Illustrated Edition]

    by Anon, "P.I.X" ...
    "War at sea-war in the air—This is an account of the early days, during the Great War, of the service that became the Fleet Air Arm. It did not take long after hostilities commenced for the Royal Navy to appreciate the potential of an 'air force' both as an eye in the sky and as an effective method of countering enemy surface vessels and most especially German submarine activity. Endurance, speed ... Read more

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  • Submarine Warfare Past Present And Future

    Submarine Warfare, Past, Present, and Future by Herbert C. Fyfe provides an in-depth examination of the evolution of submarine warfare from its early beginnings to its prominence in modern naval strategy during World War I. The book is divided into three distinct sections that analyze the history, current state, and future prospects of submarine operations in military conflict.In the first section ... Read more

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