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Power of the big gun and the turbine by G. H. Davis
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Power of the big gun and the turbine by G. H. Davis
The power of the big gun and the turbine. Three annotated illustrations, showing the modern battleship cruisers advantage over an opponent carrying lighter guns of shorter range, the disposition of the new 13.5 guns on the new battleship cruisers of the Princess Royal type under construction, and a comparison of the biggest guns carried by the British, American and European battleships under construction.
1910
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Media ID 14133633
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Advantage Annotated Artillery Battleship Battleships Biggest Comparison Cruisers Davis Guns Lighter Power Powerful Prewar Range Shorter Sphere Turbine Weapons
EDITORS COMMENTS
This annotated illustration by G. H. Davis, published by the Illustrated London News in 1910, showcases the power and technological superiority of modern battleship cruisers, specifically the new Princess Royal type under construction. The image is divided into three parts, each highlighting a significant aspect of the battleship cruiser's advantage over an opponent carrying lighter guns of shorter range. In the first illustration, a modern battleship cruiser is depicted engaging an opponent with outdated, lighter guns of shorter range. The cruiser's powerful 13.5-inch guns, as shown in the second illustration, are disposed in a way that maximizes their firing arc and range, providing a decisive advantage in battle. The third and final illustration offers a comparison of the biggest guns carried by British, American, and European battleships under construction at the time. The sphere transport in the background symbolizes the global reach and influence of these naval powers. The illustration underscores the importance of having the biggest and most powerful guns in the era of pre-World War I naval warfare. G. H. Davis's intricate and detailed annotations provide valuable insights into the design, armament, and strategic advantages of these battleship cruisers. The use of a turbine engine, a relatively new technology at the time, is also highlighted, emphasizing the importance of advanced engineering in naval warfare. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century naval warfare and the arms race that shaped the pre-World War I era.
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