The evolution of naval mine warfare / Jacob A. Mazurek.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mazurek, Jacob A., 1977- Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Submarine mines--History.

Submarine mines.

Physical Description:

vii, 236 pages illustrations, maps 26 cm

illustrations.

maps.

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2026]

Summary:

"This is the story of how naval mines and mine countermeasures are woven into mainstream history from 1777 to the Ukraine War. From the naval mine contract that led to the modern oil industry, Nobel prizes, and the invention of plywood, to mines used by countries without navies to sink dozens of armored vessels, the impact of naval mines on our culture, history, and social development cannot be understated. This book introduces history enthusiasts to a niche subject which ties into history that is already familiar. For military readers, it teaches the realities and concepts of naval mines as a part of joint operations. For political and military leaders, it is a primer about an unfamiliar warfare area. Finally, for mine warriors, it tells of the proud heritage of the least understood part of the Navy: the vast category of "weapons that wait" -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

What is naval mine warfare?

The famous pioneers of naval mine warfare

The Crimean War

U.S. Civil War

Russo-Japanese War

World War I Dardanelles Campaign

Mine warfare in the North Atlantic, World War I

World War II in the Atlantic

World War II in the Pacific

Korean War

Vietnam War

Middle Eastern mining (1984-2021)

Post-2022 MIW history and lessons learned.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-232) and index.

ISBN:

9781476698625

1476698627

OCLC:

1516180169

Publisher Number:

90104569726