Examples Conclusions Maxims Modern by Bainbridge Hoff (11 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book on naval tactics describes the role and utilization of ships in the context of warfare. The author, a recognized authority on the subject, examines the evolution of naval tactics from a historical perspective, tracing their development through both theory and practice. By analyzing the principles governing naval strategy, the author explores the relationship between naval power and a nation's military and political ambitions. The book also explores the impact of technological advancements on naval warfare, focusing specifically on the influence of armored vessels, torpedoes, and other innovations. Through a detailed examination of successful and unsuccessful naval battles, the author illustrates how strategies such as ramming, artillery, and torpedo attacks have shaped the outcome of maritime conflicts. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the evolution of naval tactics, offering valuable insights into the ever-changing nature of warfare at sea. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Published for the Office of Naval Intelligence. of the US Navy Department, the author served with the US Navy. . Includes 26*fold-out diagrams. 136pp. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering and illustration to upper board and gilt lettering to spine. Light rubbing to extremities. Spine sunned. There is a little give to the upper board. Name to front pastedown. Title page toned.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Not Stated (illustrator). An illustrated work on naval tactics by William Bainbridge-Hoff, illustrated with twenty-six folding plates. 'Examples, Conclusions, and Maxims of Modern Naval Tactics' is an instructive guide to naval tactics, looking at war vessels, the ship and her captain, formations, evolutions of the fleet, defence of the coast, and the fleet in action. The author stated that naval tactics is one of the most important branches of knowledge for naval offices. Written by William Bainbridge-Hoff, who served in the United States Navy. Bainbridge-Hoff was the author of several words on naval tactics, which have since been translated into various languages, becoming the standard works on naval tactics. With twenty-six folding plates. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Light discolouration to the spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine, resulting in a little loss to the head of the spine. A little marking to the boards. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound, though a little strained in one place. Pages are bright with the odd spot, a little heavier to some plates. Good. book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 149p. + 26 Folding plates. Wraps. Spine darkened & chipped top & bottom. Good Copy. Book.