This book looks at the transition of wooden sailing fleets to the modern steel navy. It details the technological breakthroughs that brought about this change -- steampower, armor, artillery and torpedoes, and looks at their affect on naval strategy and tactics.Part of the ever-growing and prestigious Warfare and History series, this book is a must for enthusiasts of military history. It sheds new light on less well-known wars that have been long over-looked.
