The British battle fleet, Vol. 2 (of 2) : its inception and growth throughout…
"The British Battle Fleet, Vol. 2: Its Inception and Growth Throughout the Centuries to the Present Day" by Fred T. Jane is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a comprehensive continuation of the evolution of the British Navy, examining both the technical advancements in naval architecture and the shifts in military strategy across different eras. The focus of this volume lies on significant battleship classes
and innovations, highlighting individual ships and their contributions to naval warfare. The opening of this volume begins with an exploration of the "Barnaby Era," detailing the design philosophies and battleship innovations led by Sir N. Barnaby in the late 19th century. It discusses strategic principles advocating stronger offensive capabilities over defensive measures in ship design, leading to a range of battleships like the "Inflexible" that sought to blend power with protection. The narrative provides insights into the changing nature of naval conflicts while setting the stage for subsequent developments in British maritime history. As Jane outlines various classes and specific ships, it becomes clear that this work is both a technical examination of these vessels and a reflection on their historical significance in the context of British naval supremacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jane, Fred T. (Frederick Thomas), 1865-1916 |
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| Illustrator | Wyllie, W. L. (William Lionel), 1851-1931 |
| Title | The British battle fleet, Vol. 2 (of 2) : its inception and growth throughout the centuries to the present day |
| Original Publication | London: The Library Press, limited, 1915. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History, Naval |
| Subject | Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History |
| Subject | Warships -- Great Britain -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75617 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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