Turret Versus Broadside: An Anatomy of British Naval Prestige, Revolution and Disaster 1860-1870

by Howard J Fuller and Howard J. Fuller

On the 150th anniversary of the capsizing of Britain's low-freeboard yet fully-masted ironclad HMS Captain, this widely researched, intensive analysis of the great 'turret vs. broadside' debate sheds new light on how the most well-funded and professional navy in the world at the height of its power could nevertheless build an 'inherently unstable' capital ship.

Utilizing an impressive array of government reports, contemporary periodicals, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1913336220
• ISBN13: 9781913336226
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Length: 381 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"