ePub The Spanish-American War at Sea: Naval Action in the Atlantic by A. B. Feuer in History

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Using four warship-centered examples; this book shows how naval battles are won or lost―and how technological advantage is rarely as decisive in defeat or victory as is often claimed.• Focuses on four ship-centered battle narratives: the battle of Trafalgar; the battle of Jutland; the sinking of the Prince of Wales and Repulse; and the Falklands War• Identifies 11 perspectives that explain victory and defeat in naval operations• Provides a history-based survey of successful naval operations while highlighting the nature of naval operations in the 21st century• Presents information written in a clear; reader-friendly style without compromising on its scholarly standards of content and accuracy• Offers fascinating reading for naval college students; general audiences who enjoy naval history; and naval historians alike