The author of Guinness's two books of military blunders from all periods of history presents a corresponding survey of naval incompetence, focusing on the misjudgements and oversights of captains, fleet commanders and strategic planners from Roman times to the Falklands War. From errors of ship design, equipment and weaponry to the incompetence and omissions of sailors of every rank, the book incorporates failed amphibious operations, avoidable submarine disasters and naval aviation disasters. Case studies at the end of each chapter provide analysis of what went wrong in key battles and campaigns such as Navarino, Tsushima, Gallipoli, Jutland, Midway and Leyte Gulf.
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About the Author:
Geoffrey Regan is a former History Master at Charterhouse School, Godalming and Acting Headmaster at Halliford School. He has written 27 historical and educational books including Military Blunders, Historical Blunders, Royal Blunders, Flying Blunders, More Military Blunders, Famous British Battles, Decisive Battles, Blue on Blue and Fight or Flight. He was the series consultant for Channel 4's Great Military Blunders series, broadcast in 2000 and Historical Consultant for ABCs Blue on Blue (Autumn 2000).
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- PublisherGuinness
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 0851127134
- ISBN 13 9780851127132
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages183
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