Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare : Containing a Complete and Concise Account of the Rise and Progress of Submarine Warfare

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sleeman, Charles William

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare" by Charles William Sleeman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the evolution of torpedo warfare, detailing advancements in submarine technology and tactics from their inception to the time of writing. It notably covers various types of torpedoes, their mechanisms, and significant historical events associated with their use in naval conflicts. The opening of the book presents an overview of the early history of the torpedo, tracing its roots back to the 16th century with the use of explosive devices in naval warfare. Sleeman discusses prominent figures in the development of torpedo technology, such as Captain David Bushnell, who pioneered underwater explosives, and Robert Fulton, known for his submarine warfare experiments. The section highlights the challenges and failures faced in early attempts at using torpedoes effectively, setting the stage for the later advancements that would solidify their place in naval strategy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-02-24