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Nineteenth Century Torpedoes and Their Inventors,Used
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Although it forever changed the tactics of naval warfare, the torpedo is one of the world's most underresearched weapons and its inventors the most neglected. To correct this oversight, Edwyn Gray follows up on his popular study of Robert Whitehead's torpedoes by taking a look at seventy other torpedoes and the men who invented them. He traces the history of the torpedo, placing its evolution in the context of a defining century of weapons development when torpedoes progressed from harpoon projectiles to rocketpowered weapons of destruction.Written for layman and expert alike in the lively style Gray has come to be known for, the book reveals a wealth of fascinating details about individual torpedoes along with a panorama of naval opinions and insights into the trials and tribulations of the weapon pioneers of the nineteenth century. Gray solves a number of mysteries that have bedeviled naval historians for decades and corrects longstanding misconceptions, based on information uncovered during ten years of research. Gray examined more than one hundred U.S. and British patents taken out between 1836 and 1900 as well as reports from contemporary technical and professional journals and unpublished papers, and enlivens the text with accounts of torpedoes in action together with colorful anecdotes about the inventors. Such an important contribution to the history of this branch of naval ordnance helps make sense of a raggletaggle collection of bizarre weapons that caused so much consternation among naval tacticians at the end of the nineteenth century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Nineteenth Century Torpedoes and Their Inventors'? A: 'Nineteenth Century Torpedoes and Their Inventors' explores the development of torpedoes during the 19th century, focusing on the inventions and contributions of various pioneers in naval warfare.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Edwyn Gray, known for his engaging writing style and thorough research on naval history.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 264 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on February 7, 2004.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is written for both laymen and experts, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in naval history.
- Q: What kind of research did the author conduct for this book? A: Edwyn Gray conducted ten years of research, examining over one hundred U.S. and British patents and various contemporary journals and papers.
- Q: Does the book include anecdotes or stories about the inventors? A: Yes, the book includes colorful anecdotes about individual inventors and their experiences in developing torpedoes.
- Q: What makes this book a significant contribution to naval history? A: The book provides valuable insights into the evolution of torpedoes and corrects longstanding misconceptions, making it an important resource for understanding 19th-century naval ordnance.