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Discover the captivating history of the US Navy's Armored Cruisers from 1890 to 1933 in this informative trade paperback. Perfect for naval history enthusiasts and ship lovers, this book by Brian Lane Herder explores the essential roles these remarkable warships played in the evolution of America's naval power. With the rise of the Steel Navy era, armored cruisers emerged as key vessels, offering a unique blend of speed and range, yet their tactical purposes often blurred. Availing valuable insights, the text dives deep into the controversies surrounding these ships, which, although costly, often lacked clear mission directives. The narrative elaborates on their functions in commerce raiding and fleet protection, spotlighting notable vessels such as the armored cruiser Pennsylvania, which was pivotal in early naval aviation history. Furthermore, the book illustrates how these cruisers, amidst the evolution toward battlecruisers, secured a place in the fleet until the last of their kind was decommissioned. Complete with detailed color artwork and historical photographs, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in naval warfare, maritime history, and the significant transformations within the US Navy during a critical era. Order now to learn about the legacy of the US Navy's Armored Cruisers, and own a piece of naval history! Delivery information: This item is BRAND NEW and published in 2023 by Bloomsbury. ISBN: 9781472851000.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781472851000
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury
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 Navy's fleet of capital ships consisted not only of battleships but also armored cruisers, the forerunner of the battlecruiser. Armored cruisers sacrificed the battleship's 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
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781472851000
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury
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 Navy's fleet of capital ships consisted not only of battleships but also armored cruisers, the forerunner of the battlecruiser. Armored cruisers sacrificed the battleship's 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