Submarines, Mines and Torpedoes in the War

Submarines, Mines and Torpedoes in the War

Innovative Naval Warfare Tactics in World War IBy Charles W. Domville-Fife
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In "Submarines, Mines and Torpedoes in the War," Charles W. Domville-Fife presents a meticulously researched exploration of the naval warfare tactics employed during the First World War. Through a blend of technical analysis and historical narrative, Domville-Fife delves into the innovations of underwater warfare, particularly the strategic use of submarines and mines, and how these elements reshaped maritime engagements. His literary style is characterized by a clear, authoritative tone, imbued with both technical detail and accessible prose, reflecting the zeitgeist of early 20th-century military literature, where a burgeoning industrial age was met with complex warfare strategies. Domville-Fife, a British naval historian and a passionate advocate for understanding maritime strategy, was shaped by his experiences in a period marked by rapid technological advancements. His background and deep interest in naval affairs equipped him with unique insights, allowing him to present the intricacies of submarine warfare and its implications on broader military tactics. His work not only provides a contemporary overview but also serves as a foundational piece for future studies on naval warfare. Highly recommended for historians, military enthusiasts, and general readers alike, this book offers an engaging examination of technological progress in warfare, showcasing how submarines and mines transformed naval combat. Domville-Fife'Äôs scholarly yet accessible approach makes this work an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in the dynamics of World War I naval operations.

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GenreHistory
Length3 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 11, 2019
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1PREFACE
55Nos. 6 and 7.
2INTRODUCTION THE SUBMARINE PHASE OF THE NAVAL WAR
56Nos. 8 and 9.
3CHAPTER I THE MODERN SUBMARINE TORPEDO-BOAT
57Nos. 10‒15.
4Method of Submergence
58Nos. 16‒17[4].
5Propulsion.
59CHAPTER VI GERMAN SUBMARINES
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6Vision When Submerged.
60U.1.
7Armament.
61U.2-U.8.
8Habitability.
62U.9-U.18.[5]
9CHAPTER II BRITISH SUBMARINES
63U.19 and U.20.
10Submarines in Home Waters.
64U.21-U.24.
11Submarines on Foreign Stations.
65U.25-U.30.
12“A” Class.
66U.31-U.36.
13“B” Class.
67CHAPTER VII AUSTRIAN SUBMARINES
14“C” Class.
68U.1 and U.2.
15“D” Class.
69U.3 and U.4.
16“E” Class.
70U.5 and U.6.
17Australian Submarines:
71U.7-U.11.
18British Submarines Building.
72Submarine Flotillas of Neutral European Powers.
19“F” Class.
73CHAPTER VIII SUBMARINES IN ACTION
20“V” Class. “W” Class. “S” Class.
74Attacking at Right Angles.
21CHAPTER III FRENCH SUBMARINES
75The Porpoise Dive.
22Lutin Class.
76Difficulty of the Fixed Torpedo Tube.
23Française Class.
77Submarine Flotilla v. Surface Fleet.
24Triton Class.[3]
78Surprise Attack.
25Naiade Class.
79CHAPTER IX ANTI-SUBMARINE TACTICS
26Aigrette Class.
80CHAPTER X THE SUBMARINE TORPEDO
27Argonaute.
81CHAPTER XI SUBMARINE MINES
28Emeraude Class.
82CHAPTER XII MINE-LAYING FLEETS
29Circe Class.
83Mine-Laying Fleets.
30Pluviôse Class.
84Great Britain.
31Fresnel Class.
85Germany.
32Amiral Bourgeoise.
86Austria.
33Archimède.
87France and Russia.
34Mariotte.
88CHAPTER XIII MINE-SWEEPING FLEETS
35Charles Brun.
89CHAPTER XIV COMPARATIVE FIGHTING VALUE OF THE SUBMARINE FLEETS AT WAR
36Clorinde Class.
90BRITISH NAVY.
37Gustave Zede Class.
91Sea-going Vessels.
38Bellone Class.
92Coast Defence Vessels.
39French Submarines Building.
93FRENCH NAVY.
40CHAPTER IV RUSSIAN SUBMARINES
94Sea-going Vessels.
41Graf Cheremetieve Class.
95Coast Defence Vessels.
42Ostr Class.
96Harbour Defence Vessels.
43Som Class.
97RUSSIAN NAVY.
44Sterliad Class.
98Sea-going Vessels.
45Sig.
99Coast and Harbour Defence Vessels.
46Makrel Class.
100JAPANESE NAVY.
47Lossos Class.
101Sea-going Vessels.
48Karp Class.
102Coast and Harbour Defence Vessels.
49Alligator Class.
103GERMAN NAVY.
50Minoga Class.
104Sea-going Vessels.
51Akula.
105Coast Defence Vessels.
52Kaschalot Class.
106AUSTRIAN NAVY.: Sea-going Vessels.
53Russian Submarines Building.
107Transcriber’s Notes
54CHAPTER V JAPANESE SUBMARINES

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