Austro-Hungarian Battleships 1914–18 - New Vanguard
Austro-Hungarian Battleships 1914–18 - New Vanguard
paperback | English
Published:
20 September, 2012
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Description
The primary purpose of Austria-Hungary's navy until the beginning of the twentieth century was the defense of its coastline.
As its merchant marine dramatically grew, admirals believed that the navy should take a more proactive policy of defense. The 1890s saw the beginning of a series of naval building programs that would create a well-balanced modern fleet, including a force of modern battleships.
In this illustrated history, Ryan Noppen examines how these ships came to be, and the difficulties experienced in battleship funding and construction mirrored the political difficulties and ethnic rivalries within the empire.
This book details the five classes of Austro-Hungarian battleships in service during World War I.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781849086882 |
| ISBN10 | 1849086885 |
| Number Of Pages | 48 |
| Item Weight | 200 g |
| Product Dimensions | 180 x 242 x 4 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format | paperback |
Author's Bio
Ryan K. Noppen is a military author and consultant with a Master of Arts degree in European History from Purdue University. He has worked as a naval and aviation subject matter expert on projects for the US Navy, taught college courses in military history, and has served as the headmaster of a Classical grammar school. He is the author of several books for Osprey.
Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. He is a Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists and has illustrated the works of Patrick O’Brian, Dudley Pope and C.S. Forester amongst others.