US Cruisers 1883–1904

The birth of the steel navy

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US Cruisers 1883–1904

The birth of the steel navy

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By the end of the Civil War the US Navy was the most advanced in the world, but in subsequent years America's naval might dwindled. However, in the 1880s a 'New Navy' was born and at the forefront of its fleet were the mighty cruisers. Naval historian Lawrence Burr details how these cruisers allowed America to rebuild their navy, exploring the design and development of these ships. Placing these advances in context, through vivid accounts of how US cruisers performed in the Spanish-American War of 1898, notably at Manila Bay and Santiago, he investigates the emergence of the US Navy as a major power. Illustrated with early photographs and full-colour artwork, this is a concise history of the birth and development of a modern navy that was the precursor to the development of modern steel fleets around the world.

Table of Contents

Introduction · A Naval Renaissance · Design and Construction · The Ships · Cruisers in Action · Pointing the Guns · USS Olympia · Conclusion · Select Bibliography · Appendix · Index

Product details

Published 04 Jun 2008
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781846032677
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 32 b/w; 7 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series New Vanguard
Short code NVG 143
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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