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100	1		_aSleeman, Charles William
245	1	0	_aTorpedoes and Torpedo Warfare : _bContaining a Complete and Concise Account of the Rise and Progress of Submarine Warfare
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-02-24
508			_aProduced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare" by Charles William Sleeman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the evolution of torpedo warfare, detailing advancements in submarine technology and tactics from their inception to the time of writing. It notably covers various types of torpedoes, their mechanisms, and significant historical events associated with their use in naval conflicts. The opening of the book presents an overview of the early history of the torpedo, tracing its roots back to the 16th century with the use of explosive devices in naval warfare. Sleeman discusses prominent figures in the development of torpedo technology, such as Captain David Bushnell, who pioneered underwater explosives, and Robert Fulton, known for his submarine warfare experiments. The section highlights the challenges and failures faced in early attempts at using torpedoes effectively, setting the stage for the later advancements that would solidify their place in naval strategy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aTorpedoes
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44990
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