Salamin and excise, Lepanto and the death of the Great Armada, Beach-Hed and Chesma, Trafalgar and Sinop, Tsushima and Dardanella, Jutland and Moonzund, Perl-Harbor and Midway-this encyclopedia contains information about the largest sea battles from the era of the rowing fleet and from the “Street of steam” to the end of the second World. You will find here not only a detailed review of the main wars at sea, but also a deep analysis of the development of naval affairs for three millennia – from ancient Greek triremes to aircraft carriers of the 20th century.
“The dominant at sea owns the whole world” – this truth, known since ancient times, is not outdated to this day. “No state can claim the status of a great power without a powerful navy” – this “formula of power” is proved by the whole world history.
Cllectic elite edition on coated paper of the highest quality is illustrated by hundreds of exclusive schemes and photographs.
Author
Danilov Sergey Yulievich
Publisher
Eksmo, 2013
Series
Naval Encyclopedia
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