| German Naval Strategy, 1856-1888: Forerunners to Tirpitz Contributor(s): Olivier, David H. (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0415647983 ISBN-13: 9780415647984 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $65.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Germany - History | Military - Strategy |
| Dewey: 034 |
| Series: Cass Series: Naval Policy and History |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (0.75 lbs) 228 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is a comparative study of the evolution of the German navy in the second half of the nineteenth century. It examines the development of strategy, especially commerce-raiding, in comparison to what other navies were doing in this era of rapid technological change. It is not an insular history, merely listing ship rosters or specific events; it is a history of the German navy in relation to its potential foes. It is also a look at a new military institution involved in an inter-service rivalry for funds, technology and manpower with the prestigious and well-established army. |