La Guerra del Paraguay : operaciones navales en los ríos / Capitán de Navío IM (R) J. Hugo Santillán.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Santillán, Hugo J., author.

Series:

Colección Estrategia ; LXIV Título

Language:

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Paraguayan War, 1865-1870--Naval operations.

Paraguayan War, 1865-1870.

Riverine operations--Paraguay River--History--19th century.

Riverine operations.

Paraguay--History, Naval--19th century.

Paraguay.

Argentina--History, Naval--19th century.

Argentina.

Brazil--History, Naval--19th century.

Brazil.

Uruguay--History, Naval--19th century.

Uruguay.

Physical Description:

196 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Buenos Aires, República Argentina : Instituto de Publicaciones Navales : Virtudes, [2023]

Summary:

This book examines the naval operations during the Paraguayan War, focusing on riverine warfare. It covers the naval forces of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, discussing their ships, weapons and tactics. The author analyzes key naval engagements, amphibious operations, and logistical challenges of the conflict. He argues the war delayed Argentina's focus on maritime power but eventually led to naval modernization efforts.

Notes:

"Duocentésimo cuadragésimo primer título de las ediciones del Instituto de Publicaciones Navales."--Page 4.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-194).

ISBN:

9789508991690

OCLC:

1481652228