US Cruisers 1883–1904: The birth of the steel navy
Dec 2011 · New Vanguard Book 143 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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By the end of the Civil War the US Navy was the most advanced in the world, but in subsequent years America's naval might dwindled.
However, in the 1880s a 'New Navy' was born and at the forefront of its fleet were the mighty cruisers. Naval historian Lawrence Burr details how these cruisers allowed America to rebuild their navy, exploring the design and development of these ships. Placing these advances in context, through vivid accounts of how US cruisers performed in the Spanish-American War of 1898, notably at Manila Bay and Santiago, he investigates the emergence of the US Navy as a major power.
Illustrated with early photographs and full-colour artwork, this is a concise history of the birth and development of a modern navy that was the precursor to the development of modern steel fleets around the world.
However, in the 1880s a 'New Navy' was born and at the forefront of its fleet were the mighty cruisers. Naval historian Lawrence Burr details how these cruisers allowed America to rebuild their navy, exploring the design and development of these ships. Placing these advances in context, through vivid accounts of how US cruisers performed in the Spanish-American War of 1898, notably at Manila Bay and Santiago, he investigates the emergence of the US Navy as a major power.
Illustrated with early photographs and full-colour artwork, this is a concise history of the birth and development of a modern navy that was the precursor to the development of modern steel fleets around the world.
About the author
Lawrence Burr has had a lifelong passion for naval history, and is a British specialist on the battle of Jutland. He has also conducted underwater explorations of Battlecruiser wrecks. He lives in the USA.
Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist with two decades of experience in the video games industry, both as a 3D artist and an Art Director. He has a passion for military history.
John White is an internationally known commercial and historical illustrator. He has over twenty-five years experience and several awards, including from the National Museum of Naval Aviation for his painting The Sinking of the Battleship Yamato.
Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist with two decades of experience in the video games industry, both as a 3D artist and an Art Director. He has a passion for military history.
John White is an internationally known commercial and historical illustrator. He has over twenty-five years experience and several awards, including from the National Museum of Naval Aviation for his painting The Sinking of the Battleship Yamato.
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