Sea Warfare - 9781592238286

Anchors aweigh! For more than 3,000 years, man has fought battles on the sea. In fact, sea warfare--and the rivalries it spawned--was crucial to the development of the modern world. Over time, methods of waging war on the sea changed significantly, but perhaps not more so since WWI. Explore the fascinating evolution of modern naval warfare from 1914 to the present day in Sea Warfare. * This exciting, authoritative guide investigates the weapons, strategies and tactics used in modern naval warfare. * Sea Warfare is filled with indispensable reference material, including comprehensive examinations of key naval encounters of the 20th century, from the Battle of Jutland and the sinking of the Bismarck through the Pearl Harbor to the Cold War standoff. * Includes full-color maps of battles and detailed illustrations of major weapon types. * Investigate the development of dreadnoughts, destroyers and subs during WWI. * Discover how technology is changing the face modern naval warfare with air power, submarines and devastating missiles that can hit a target hundreds of miles away. * Take a tour of the "super battleships" of the early 20th century--the vessels that revolutionized naval battles, including the HMS Argus, the first aircraft carrier. * Enthusiasts will enjoy the first-hand accounts of key battles, archival action photographs, detailed maps of battles, and full-color artworks and illustrations of major weapon types.