Jutland: An Analysis of the Fighting
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.82 (562 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0870213245 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 439 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From the Back CoverJutland has produced more inconclusive controversy from historians and naval officers than any other modern sea fight, and yet no previous account has made more than passing reference to the extensive records of the battle, such as the action and damage reports and the ammunition expenditure returns, or described adequately the various destroyer actions. (5 3/4 X 9, 448 pages, diagrams, charts). Here, for the first time, John Campbell has pieced together and analyzed the wealth of official technical material available from both navies, throwing new light on a host of questions, including how many individual ships stood up to punishment and t
The authoritative work on the great sea battle of World War I.
A Very Dry but Valuable Technical Account of Jutland The author has compiled an impressive amount of technical data on the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Virtually every important detail concerning major caliber rounds fired and their effects is laid out. Each chapter covers a chronological part of the battle, usually A Very Dry but Valuable Technical Account of Jutland R. A Forczyk The author has compiled an impressive amount of technical data on the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Virtually every important detail concerning major caliber rounds fired and their effects is laid out. Each chapter covers a chronological part of the battle, usually 45-75 minutes each. T. 5-75 minutes each. T. "local library had theirs stolen the book was in great condition and I was very happy with the purchase" according to Thomas Liberty. I only bought it because the local library had theirs stolen the book was in great condition and I was very happy with the purchase.. Great for what it is. May not be for everyone This is a reference book more so than one you read through to gain an understanding of Jutland. Other reviewers have remarked that it is "dry", and the meaning of this word in this context merits explanation.Campbell's work is about shells impacting ships or water, and their explosiv