Fighting techniques of naval warfare, 1190 BC-present : Strategy, weapons, commanders, and ships / Iain Dickie ... [et al.]. - 1st U.S. ed. - New York, N.Y. : Thomas Dunne Books, 2009. - 256 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps, col. plans ; 26 cm. - Fighting techniques series . - Fighting techniques series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 250-251) and index.

The age of the galley -- The age of cannon -- The age of sail -- The Nineteenth century -- The modern era.

An illustrated exploration of how sea battles have been fought throughout history explores key tactics and strategies while surveying how the development of various weapons impacted naval warfare.

9780312554538 (alk. paper) : $29.95 0312554532 (alk. paper)

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Naval history.
Naval battles--History.

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