US Navy Protected Cruisers 18831918 by Brian Lane Herder (English) Paperback Boo

Description: US Navy Protected Cruisers 18831918 by Brian Lane Herder, Paul Wright Explores the history of the US Navys 11 new steel warships, built during the late 19th century to advance American naval supremacy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Explores the history of the US Navys 11 new steel warships, built during the late 19th century to advance American naval supremacy.After the American Civil War, the powerful US Navy was allowed to decay into utter decrepitude, and was becoming a security liability. In 1883, Congress approved four new steel-constructed vessels called the "ABCD" ships. The three protected cruisers Atlanta, Boston, and Chicago were the first steel warships built for the US Navy, whose 1880s–1890s technological and cultural transformation was so total it is now remembered as the "New Navy". This small fleet was joined by a succession of new and distinctive protected cruisers, culminating in the famous and powerful Olympia. These 11 protected cruisers formed the backbone of the early US steel navy, and were in the frontline of the US victory in the 1898 Spanish-American War. It was these warships that fought and won the decisive Battle of Manila Bay. These cruisers also served faithfully as escorts and auxiliaries in World War I before the last were retired in the 1920s.Written by experienced US naval researcher Brian Lane Herder, and including rare photographs, this book explores the development, qualities, and service of these important warships, and highlights the almost-forgotten Columbia-class, designed as high-speed commerce raiders, and to mimic specific passenger liners. All 11 protected cruisers are depicted in meticulously researched color illustrations with one depicting the Olympia deploying her full sail rig. 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. He has published various titles with Osprey including NVG 311: US Navy Armored Cruisers 1890–1933 and CAM 375: East China Sea 1945: Climax of the Kamikaze. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT USN protected cruiser hull numbers, classification and renamingsDESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PropulsionProtectionWeaponsTHE ABC CRUISERS 1886–89 Atlanta-class (1886)USS Chicago (1889)SECOND-GENERATION CRUISERS 1889–91 USS Newark C-1 (1891)USS Charleston C-2 (1889)USS Baltimore C-3 (1890)USS Philadelphia C-4 (1890)USS San Francisco C-5 (1890)FAST CRUISERS 1894–95 USS Olympia C-6 (1895)Columbia-class (1894)OPERATIONAL HISTORY The Squadron of EvolutionThe Spanish–American War, 1898Actions in the Atlantic and CaribbeanFinal operations 1899–1923The preserved OlympiaCONCLUSION SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX Promotional Explores the history of the US Navys 11 new steel warships, built during the late 19th century to advance American naval supremacy. Promotional "Headline" Explores the history of the US Navys 11 new steel warships, built during the late 19th century to advance American naval supremacy. Feature The US Navys very first steel warships were protected cruisers, and formed the backbone of the 1880s New Navy that started Americas journey to global naval supremacy. Details ISBN1472857038 Author Paul Wright Pages 48 Series New Vanguard Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1472857038 ISBN-13 9781472857033 Format Paperback Imprint Osprey Publishing Illustrator Paul Wright UK Release Date 2023-07-20 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2023-07-20 Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-07-20 Illustrations Illustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8 pages of colour illustrations DEWEY 623.8253 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-10-30 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:151632940;

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