Gunboat! by Bryan Perrett

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Gunboat! by Bryan Perrett

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Summary

The cry goes up "Send a gunboat"! This is naval action adventure with a difference. The book explores thirteen engagements in which gunboats, the new technology super-light weapons of the 19th century, won the day against every kind of enemy, large and small. It includes action from China, Crimea, Argentina, East Africa, Persian Gulf, and more.

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Gunboat! by Bryan Perrett

Britain, in common with other colonial powers, established and controlled her empire from the seas. In defending this realm, the gunboat was developed to preserve secure trading conditions and operate in shallow coastal waters. This book explores 13 episodes of gunboat action.

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Bryan Perrett, a former army man himself, has been writing about military adventure and heroism for some years now, collecting a large band of enthusiastic readers. His books have formed the mainstay of the Cassell Military Paperbacks list and include such gems as Last Stand!, At all Costs!, Impossible Victories, Against all Odds!, and many more
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ISBN 13 9780304353026
ISBN 10 0304353027
Title Gunboat!
Author Bryan Perrett
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 2000-09-28
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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