Austro-Hungarian Cruisers and Destroyers 1914–18
Title | Austro-Hungarian Cruisers and Destroyers 1914–18 PDF eBook |
Author | Ryan K. Noppen |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 50 |
Release | 2016-12-15 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1472814711 |
At the outbreak of World War I Austria-Hungary had four modern light cruisers and twenty modern destroyers at their disposal, constructed in the early 20th century to defend their growing overseas interests. It was these fast light vessels, not the fleet's prized battleships, which saw most action during the war; from the bombardment of enemy batteries during the Montenegrin Campaign to their victory over the Allied fleet at the Battle of the Strait of Otranto in 1917. Using specially-commissioned artwork author Ryan Noppen examines the cruisers and destroyers that the Austro-Hungarian Empire had at their disposal during World War I. His study covers their design and development, with thrilling combat reports highlighting the way in which the strategies evolved throughout the Adriatic Campaign.
Austro-Hungarian Battleships 1914–18
Title | Austro-Hungarian Battleships 1914–18 PDF eBook |
Author | Ryan K. Noppen |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 50 |
Release | 2012-09-20 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1849086893 |
Austria-Hungary did not have an overseas empire; its empire lay within its own boundaries and the primary purpose of its 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. Cruisers were constructed for the protection of overseas trade and for “showing the flag” but the decisive projection of Austria-Hungary's commitment to control the Adriatic was the construction of a force of modern battleships. Despite the naval arms race throughout Europe at the time, the navy had difficulty obtaining funds for new ships. The difficulties experienced in battleship funding and construction mirrored the political difficulties and ethnic rivalries within the empire. Nevertheless by August of 1914, the Austro-Hungarian had a fleet of battleships. This book details the five classes of Austro-Hungarian battleships in service during World War I.
Austro-Hungarian Battleships 1914–18
Title | Austro-Hungarian Battleships 1914–18 PDF eBook |
Author | Ryan K. Noppen |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 110 |
Release | 2012-09-20 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1780968973 |
Austria-Hungary did not have an overseas empire; its empire lay within its own boundaries and the primary purpose of its 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. Cruisers were constructed for the protection of overseas trade and for “showing the flag” but the decisive projection of Austria-Hungary's commitment to control the Adriatic was the construction of a force of modern battleships. Despite the naval arms race throughout Europe at the time, the navy had difficulty obtaining funds for new ships. The difficulties experienced in battleship funding and construction mirrored the political difficulties and ethnic rivalries within the empire. Nevertheless by August of 1914, the Austro-Hungarian had a fleet of battleships. This book details the five classes of Austro-Hungarian battleships in service during World War I.
Austro-Hungarian Warships of World War I
Title | Austro-Hungarian Warships of World War I PDF eBook |
Author | René Greger |
Publisher | Dial House |
Total Pages | 200 |
Release | 1976 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
"Although the Austro-Hungarian Navy was never one of the world's mightiest fleets, it often fought successfully against superior enemies, as at the battle of Lissa in 1866. In World War I the Italian fleet was again much bigger, nevertheless, the Austro-Hungarian Navy was held in such respect by the Allies that the Italian Navy was further strengthened by British and French battleships, cruisers, destroyers, submarines and patrol vessels. Even so, the 'Imperial and Royal Navy' still succeeded in guarding its coasts against invasion and protecting the supply lines of the Austrian Army on the Albanian front. At the same time its own light forces, submarines and seaplanes attacked Allied bases and shipping routes right up to the end of hostitlities..."--Publisher description.
British Destroyers 1892–1918
Title | British Destroyers 1892–1918 PDF eBook |
Author | Jim Crossley |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | 75 |
Release | 2012-02-20 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 178096501X |
This book recounts the history of the first destroyers of the Royal Navy, which revolutionized the way war was fought at sea with new armaments and a great improvement on earlier designs. Moreover, between 1892, when the first destroyers were laid down, and 1918, destroyers evolved radically from 27-knot, 250-ton ships into 35-knot, 1,530-ton ships. All these ships were involved in some form during World War I; the smaller, original destroyers in an auxiliary support role and the newer, larger destroyers at some of the greatest sea battles of the war. This account highlights the role the destroyers played in the North Sea during the crucial battles to control the Heliogoland Bight, as well as the major fleet action at the battle of Jutland in 1916. Complete with a detailed description of the technical evolution of each class of destroyer from the 27-knotters to the Tribal and Marksman classes, Jim Crossley offers a complete overview of the vessels that helped to maintain Britain's naval supremacy.
Austro-Hungarian Cruisers in World War One
Title | Austro-Hungarian Cruisers in World War One PDF eBook |
Author | Zvonimir Freivogel |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 272 |
Release | 2017 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9789537892852 |
Austro-Hungarian Battleships in World War One
Title | Austro-Hungarian Battleships in World War One PDF eBook |
Author | Zvonimir Freivogel |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 243 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9789538218156 |