US Navy Armored Cruisers 18901933 by Brian Lane Herder (English) Paperback Book

Description: US Navy Armored Cruisers 18901933 by Brian Lane Herder, Paul Wright A new history of the large, fast, and long-ranged armored cruisers of the US Navy, and the roles that these warships played in the fleet as America developed into a great naval power. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A new history of the large, fast, and long-ranged armored cruisers of the US Navy, and the roles that these warships played in the fleet as America developed into a great naval power.At the dawn of the "Steel Navy" era, the rapidly expanding US Navys fleet of capital ships consisted not only of battleships but also armored cruisers, the forerunner of the battlecruiser. Armored cruisers sacrificed the battleships superlative firepower and protection for superior speed and range but, as this study shows, their role was not always easy to define. Controversial because they were as large and expensive as battleships but not able to withstand a battleship in battle, contemporary strategists pointed out that, "naval wars are not won by running away from stronger ships."Despite being produced at great expense, tactically they never really had a legitimate mission–traditional deployments were commerce raiding and protection, but despite this, author Brian Lane Herder illustrates how successful the use of armored cruisers was for the US Navy. After 1906, some replaced US battleships in the Pacific, functioning as oversized gunboats, most notably, the modified armored cruiser Pennsylvania which witnessed the first landing of an airplane on a ship. On November 5, 1915, North Carolina became the first cruiser to launch an aircraft from a catapult while underway. After the war, surviving US armored cruisers represented the US Navy on their Asiatic station until the final cruiser was scuttled in 1946.Using detailed, color artwork and photos, this fascinating book describes the development and deployment of these controversial but intriguing ships, providing examples of the key service they played in the US Navy in a variety of defensive and escorting roles. Author Biography Brian Lane Herder graduated with a BA in History from the University of Kansas in 2003, and a Masters of Library Science from Emporia State University in 2009. He is a legislative librarian for the Kansas state government and his historical research interests include the US military, naval warfare, and World War II. Table of Contents (Subject to confirmation)IntroductionDevelopmentConstructionWeaponsArmored CruisersSemi-Armored CruisersOperational HistoryConclusionBibliography Review The book is an authoritative, well-written and entertaining read. Illustrated with black and white photographs and some excellent coloured line drawings. -- James Bosbotinis * The Naval Review * Promotional A new history of the large, fast, and long-ranged armored cruisers of the US Navy, and the roles that these warships played in the fleet as America developed into a great naval power. Promotional "Headline" A new history of the large, fast, and long-ranged armored cruisers of the US Navy, and the roles that these warships played in the fleet as America developed into a great naval power. Feature This book provides a new and lesser-known angle on the period when the US Navy was on the brink of becoming a great naval power, rapidly developing both the numbers and the quality of its fleet and extending its reach globally. Details ISBN1472851005 Author Paul Wright Pages 48 Series New Vanguard Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Paul Wright ISBN-10 1472851005 ISBN-13 9781472851000 Format Paperback Imprint Osprey Publishing Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2022-10-27 Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2022-10-27 UK Release Date 2022-10-27 Illustrations Illustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8pp of colour illustrations DEWEY 359.8353097309045 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-01-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:140702955;

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