SUBMARINE MINES AND TORPEDOES AS APPLIED TO HARBOUR DEFENCE (1889)

Language: English

Published by Naval & Military Press, 2004

1845740262 / 9781845740269

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SB. viii+255pp. inc. many line diagrams. 2004 N&MP Reprint of 1889 Original Edition Published Price £16 A specialist 'how to' book detailing the methods used to protect vital ports and harbours up to the late 1880s by means of the fast-evolving weapons of submarines, mines and torpedoes. The author, a former Royal Engineers officer, goes into great technical detail on the specifics of mine casings, the quantities of explosives used, electrical mines, and even the personnel best employed to operate the weaponry. The text is well-illustrated by diagrams, plans and maps as well as tables of explosive formulae etc. A 'must have' book for all who are interested in the early development of mine and submarine warfare.

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Title
SUBMARINE MINES AND TORPEDOES AS APPLIED TO HARBOUR DEFENCE (1889)
Author
John Townsend Bucknill (Late Major R.E.)
Publisher
Naval & Military Press
Publication year
2004
Condition
New
Book Type
Book
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1845740262
ISBN 13
9781845740269
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