"War at sea in the ironclad age" Topic
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Tango01 | 25 Nov 2014 10:08 p.m. PST |
"…This book is part of Cassell's History of Warfare series, of which I already own two other volumes – The Renaissance at War and Warfare in the Eighteenth Century. This is a great series written by some very good historians (Jeremy Black writes the 18th Century volume and it delivers a broad narrative of the period without being Eurocentric), and Ironclad Age is no different. For such a small period of time that the era covers, Richard Hill has written a comprehensive and easily digestible tome here. One thing upon reading through is that the title of the book is misleading. This is not just a book about war at sea, but the impact that the ironclad age had on military operational strategy. This was the era of 'send a gunboat', and the book reflects this admirably…"
Full review here link Amicalement Armand |
Texas Jack | 26 Nov 2014 9:01 a.m. PST |
I have this book and can recommend it to anyone just getting interested in the pre-dreadnought era. One of my favorite chapters is the one on boilers. Good stuff! |
GildasFacit | 26 Nov 2014 9:21 a.m. PST |
It has been around for a long while (pub 2000) and there are better books on the period. Not bad as a general intro and scenesetter if it is your first foray into the period but too lightweight for naval geeks like me. |
Tango01 | 26 Nov 2014 2:49 p.m. PST |
Thanks for your guidance boys. Amicalement Armand |
John the Greater | 01 Dec 2014 11:14 a.m. PST |
Anything in the book about the Paraguayan War? There were some mighty fine ironclads built by or for the Brazilians. |
deephorse | 14 Dec 2014 3:51 p.m. PST |
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Guthroth | 16 Dec 2014 6:04 a.m. PST |
Does anyone know where I can find an English version of the Tsu-Shima film that is linked to ? |
EJNashIII | 01 Jan 2015 6:13 p.m. PST |
It isn't a movie, nor in English. The battle footage is from a Japanese television show. "Saka no Ue no Kumo" ("Clouds Over the Mountain"). This scene appeared in 1 episode. The show is sort of a continuation of the US movie The Last Samurai. You can find it now and then with subtitles. |
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