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  • Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare

    by Charles William Sleeman ...
    "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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  • The Ultimate Submarine Compendium: 36 Captivating Reads

    Undersea Adventures, Naval History, Invention, and Wartime Tales from the Victorian Age to World War I

    by A. Frederick Collins, Virgil D. Collins, Edward Stratemeyer, Willis J. Abbot, Charles William Sleeman, Thomas W. Corbin, Charles W. Domville-Fife, Georg-Günther Freiherr von Forstner, Robert Fulton, Herbert C. Fyfe, Henry John Sir Newbolt, Freiherr von E. Spiegel, Farnham Bishop, Harold Wheeler, William Barclay Parsons, Paul König, Ajax, Jules Verne, Luis Senarens, T. D. Hallam, Victor G. Durham, Donald Grayson, A. Hyatt Verrill, Clair W. Hayes, H. Irving Hancock, Percy F. Westerman, James R. Driscoll, G. Harvey Ralphson, Elmer Tracey Barnes, John Blaine, Roy Rockwood ...
    The Ultimate Submarine Compendium: 36 Captivating Reads charts the submarine's emergence as both technological marvel and literary emblem of modernity. Ranging from technical exposition, naval history, and eyewitness-inflected discussion to adventure fiction, juvenile serials, and speculative romance, the volume reveals how undersea navigation inspired dreams of scientific mastery alongside ... Read more

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  • Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare

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

    by Charles William Sleeman, Amber Bradley ...
    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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  • 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

    by Rudyard Kipling ...
    Rudyard Kipling, acting as a kind of proto-rooted journalist, spoke about aspects of the Royal Navy in World War I that usually do not receive so much attention. In sections on minesweepers, a merchant marine, submariners, and destroyers, he gave a brief account of the important backstage work they did. Through an interview and a summary of the combat reports, he presented an idea of the „culture” ... Read more

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  • The U-boat hunters

    Enriched edition. Dangerous Seas: A Naval Adventure in World War I

    by James B. Connolly, Rachel Kirk ...
    In "The U-Boat Hunters," James B. Connolly embarks on a gripping exploration of naval warfare during World War II, specifically focusing on the relentless pursuit of German U-boats by Allied forces in the Atlantic. Connolly employs a meticulously researched narrative style, weaving together vivid accounts, strategic analyses, and personal stories of those involved in the maritime conflict. Through ... Read more

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  • The Journal of Submarine Commander von Forstner

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Freiherr von Georg-Günther Forstner ...
    "The Journal of Submarine Commander von Forstner" by Freiherr von Georg-Gnther Forstner offers an immersive dive into World War I's underwater battles through the gripping account "The Submarine War." This remarkable anthology provides a detailed exploration of German U-boat campaigns, capturing the technical marvels and daring missions that defined early submarine warfare. As you navigate through ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Stand By for Action

    The Memoirs of a Small Ship Commander in World War II

    by William Donald ...
    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

    by Klaxon ...
    The Story of Our Submarines By Klaxon. AUTHOR OF 'H.M.S.' 'ON PATROL'. Published by WILLIAM BLACKWOOD AND SONSin 1919. ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • The Spider Web

    The Romance of a Flying-Boat War Flight

    by T. D. Hallam ...
    In "The Spider Web," T. D. Hallam intricately weaves a narrative that examines the complex web of human relationships against the backdrop of contemporary society. With a deft and poetic style, Hallam employs rich imagery and multifaceted characters to explore themes of connection, betrayal, and the nuanced interplay between trust and deception. Set in a vibrant urban landscape, the novel unfolds ... Read more

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  • Submarine Warfare: Past, Present, and Future

    by Herbert C. Fyfe ...
    The natural attitude of the Naval mind towards submarines is the same now as that expressed by Lord St. Vincent when Fulton invented the notorious “catamaran” expedition. Fulton had been trying some experiments before Pitt, who favoured the project, to which Lord St. Vincent, then First Lord of the Admiralty, was strongly opposed, and he bluntly stated that “Pitt was the greatest fool that ever ... Read more

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