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Cruisers and Battle Cruisers: An Illustrated History of Their Impact (Weapons and Warfare)
Osborne, Eric W.
Published by ABC-CLIO, 2004
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Fast cruisers, the eyes of the fleet, were the standard-bearers of empire, the ultimate warships of gunboat diplomacy―no other vessel class was so well equipped to serve as both a working war machine and a projection of national might.
· Covers the most significant cruiser and battle cruiser designs, providing details such as hull dimensions, armor, armament, means of propulsion, and crew complement
· Discusses in an introductory chapter the general history of cruisers from the 18th century to the present including the development and importance of cruisers as they evolved
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Initially commissioned as reconnaissance vessels, cruisers are now the most versatile warships in the world's advanced navies. As guardians of trade routes and embodiments of the power of their countries, they serve economic and diplomatic functions well beyond the theater of battle.
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Title: Cruisers and Battle Cruisers: An Illustrated...
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new