We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

Austro-Hungarian Cruisers and Destroyers 1914–18

part of the New Vanguard series

About Austro-Hungarian Cruisers and Destroyers 1914–18

At the outbreak of World War I Austria-Hungary had four modern light cruisers and twenty modern destroyers at their disposal, constructed in the early 20th century to defend their growing overseas interests. It was these fast light vessels, not the fleet''s prized battleships, which saw most action during the war; from the bombardment of enemy batteries during the Montenegrin Campaign to their victory over the Allied fleet at the Battle of the Strait of Otranto in 1917.Using specially-commissioned artwork author Ryan Noppen examines the cruisers and destroyers that the Austro-Hungarian Empire had at their disposal during World War I. His study covers their design and development, with thrilling combat reports highlighting the way in which the strategies evolved throughout the Adriatic Campaign.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781472814708
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 48
  • Published:
  • December 14, 2016
  • Dimensions:
  • 184x235x3 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 180 g.
  In stock
Delivery: 3-5 business days
Expected delivery: December 1, 2024

Description of Austro-Hungarian Cruisers and Destroyers 1914–18

At the outbreak of World War I Austria-Hungary had four modern light cruisers and twenty modern destroyers at their disposal, constructed in the early 20th century to defend their growing overseas interests. It was these fast light vessels, not the fleet''s prized battleships, which saw most action during the war; from the bombardment of enemy batteries during the Montenegrin Campaign to their victory over the Allied fleet at the Battle of the Strait of Otranto in 1917.Using specially-commissioned artwork author Ryan Noppen examines the cruisers and destroyers that the Austro-Hungarian Empire had at their disposal during World War I. His study covers their design and development, with thrilling combat reports highlighting the way in which the strategies evolved throughout the Adriatic Campaign.

User ratings of Austro-Hungarian Cruisers and Destroyers 1914–18



Find similar books
The book Austro-Hungarian Cruisers and Destroyers 1914–18 can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.